O direito humano à dignidade como fundamento da eutanásia.

Abstract

The present monographic work aims to identify whether euthanasia can be based on a human right, such as the dignity of the human person. Thus, it is intended to answer the following research problem: if the dignity of the human person is invoked, can it be a basis for euthanasia? The method used to develop the research is the deductive one, and the research technique is the bibliographical one, through the foundation in the reading of books, magazines, articles and periodicals, bank of theses and dissertations, based on the reading, analysis and interpretation of qualified texts within the proposed theme. The approach will occur in three chapters, starting with a historical analysis of human rights, their evolution and consequent realization, as well as generations of rights. Afterwards, a study was made on the right to life and dignity of the human person, conceptualizing biological life, and on the philosophical and theological aspects. Finally, the research was directed to euthanasia, searching for the necessary definitions, as well as the classification and its emergence and the difference between euthanasia, dysthanasia and orthatanasia. It is of fundamental importance the study of the subject, since, euthanasia involves problems of moral, legal, religious and its aspects do not allow a peaceful solution. The act of causing death before waiting, in the face of painful and unbearable suffering, has always been a reason for reflection on the part of society. In this way, it was tried to demonstrate that the human being, as holder of rights, must have autonomy to decide its own destiny. Therefore, considering the dignity of the human person as a human right, its invocation can be a basis for euthanasia.