Why Feminist Philosophy (Especially Sue Sherwin’s) Matters: Reflections through the Lens of Medical Assistance in Dying

Jocelyn Downie

Why Feminist Philosophy (Especially Sue Sherwin’s) Matters: Reflections through the Lens of Medical Assistance in Dying

Jocelyn Downie

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Abstract

In the not-too-distant past, medical assistance in dying (MAiD) was illegal in Canada. Assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia (which together make up MAiD) were prohibited by the Criminal Code . Many attempts were made to change the law (see Downie 2016 ). The most famous of these was the case of Sue Rodriguez, who took a Charter challenge of the prohibition to the Supreme Court of Canada (only to lose by the slimmest of 5:4 margins). A number of bills were also introduced in the Federal Parliament. All were doomed to failure. But then . . . change came.

Original language	Canadian English
Journal	Articles, Book Chapters, & Popular Press
Publication status	Published - Jan 1 2020

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Keywords

Feminist Theory
Philosophy
End of Life Care
Medical Assistance in Dying
Canada

Disciplines

Health Law and Policy
Human Rights Law
Law
Law and Gender
Legislation

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Why Feminist Philosophy (Especially Sue Sherwin’s) Matters: Reflections through the Lens of Medical Assistance in Dying

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