title: African ethics and voluntary euthanasia.
abstract: This paper outlines the relationship between euthanasia and its ethical norms and practices in a part of West Africa. The various sub-types of euthanasia are described in detail, parallel with the role of African ethical theories in determining their relevance. The author discusses the implications of this approach relative to the social and economic state of African communities.
authors.affiliation: Sofia University, School of Philosophy, Sofia, Bulgaria.
authors.forename: P F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Omonzejele
mesh_terms: D000354:Africa, Western; D001293:Attitude to Death; D002562:Ceremonial Behavior; D033101:Euthanasia, Active, Voluntary / Q000941:ethics*; D006801:Humans; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D011788:Quality of Life; D012067:Religion; D012297:Right to Die / Q000941:ethics; D019452:Terminally Ill