“Analyzing James Rachels’ Argument Against the American Medical Association in ‘Active and Passive Euthanasia’”

In this essay you need to analyze the essay Active and Passive Euthanasia by James Rachels.
To do so, address each of the following prompts:
Clearly explain the argument that Rachels gives in response to the American Medical Association.
Explain the difference between “killing” and “letting die” and how Rachels relates that distinction to his argument.
Explain the Smith/Jones thought experiment and clarify how the Smith/Jones cases relate to the overall argument and diagnosis that Rachels presents.
Finally, do you agree with Rachels? Defend your answer.
The paper should be 2-3 pages in length and follow either MLA or APA style.
Please save your assignment as a Word document (.docx)
the essay is in chapter 10 of the book provided

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