title: Resolving arguments about the sanctity of life: a response to Long.
abstract: Thomas Long has argued that there is an irreconcilable metaphysical difference between the views of those who, like ourselves, believe that on quality-of-life grounds it is sometimes justifiable to end the life of a severely handicapped infant, and those who, like Paul Ramsey, reject this view. Because of this metaphysical difference, Long considers it impossible for our arguments to refute Ramsey's position. We disagree.
authors.affiliation: Monash University.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Singer
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kuhse
mesh_terms: D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D028663:Ethical Theory; D026822:Ethicists; D004989:Ethics; D005065:Euthanasia; D028601:Euthanasia, Active; D006806:Human Rights; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007237:Infanticide; D008678:Metaphysics; D028681:Moral Obligations; D028725:Theology; D026712:Value of Life