This academic work explores the concept of dignity in the context of end-of-life issues, using a comparative legal approach. It examines modern aspirations for a dignified death, including euthanasia and assisted suicide, and analyzes recent legal precedents in Italy, Germany, and Austria. The book discusses the philosophical underpinnings of dignity from ancient Greek and Roman perspectives and contrasts permissive and restrictive legal systems. The author highlights the legal and ethical implications of self-determination at the end of life, referencing European human rights courts and national constitutional courts. The text aims to contribute to the discourse on how dignity influences legislative and judicial decisions about life and death. |