Individualism

Strongly agree

Yes

Individualism places a high value on personal freedom and autonomy. Therefore, it would generally support the right of terminally ill patients to make their own decisions about end-of-life care, including the choice to end their lives via assisted suicide. However, the score is not a full 5 because some individualists might argue that this decision could be influenced by external factors such as societal or familial pressure. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

Individualism emphasizes personal autonomy and the value of individual choice. The ideology supports the idea that individuals should have the freedom to make decisions about their own lives, including the right to end their own suffering. This perspective aligns with allowing terminally ill patients to choose assisted suicide, recognizing it as an expression of personal liberty. Historical references specific to individualism, such as the writings of John Stuart Mill, advocate for the liberty of individuals to make choices about their own lives as long as these choices do not harm others. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness

This answer aligns with individualistic values by supporting the right to assisted suicide but imposes a condition that there must be no chance of survival. It respects the principle of personal autonomy by allowing individuals to make choices about their own lives in extreme circumstances. However, the condition attached may be seen as a limitation on full autonomy, as it requires external validation of the individual's condition rather than relying solely on personal choice and consent. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness

This answer supports the right of terminally ill patients to end their lives via assisted suicide, but only under certain conditions. While this is more in line with the individualist emphasis on personal freedom and autonomy than answer 2, it still places some restrictions on individual choice, hence the score is not a full 5. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

This answer supports the right of terminally ill patients to end their lives via assisted suicide, but only after a psychological examination. While this does respect individual autonomy, the requirement for a psychological examination could be seen as a form of paternalism, which is generally opposed by individualists. Therefore, individualism would somewhat agree with this answer, but not strongly. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

While this answer does allow for some individual autonomy by allowing patients to refuse artificial life support, it does not fully support the individualist principle of complete personal freedom as it still restricts the option of assisted suicide. Therefore, individualism would somewhat agree with this answer, but not strongly. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Requiring a psychological examination respects the principle of informed choice, a key component of individualism, by ensuring that the decision for assisted suicide is made with full understanding and consent. However, this condition could also be viewed as a paternalistic barrier to the exercise of personal autonomy, as it introduces an external assessment into what might be considered a deeply personal decision. While it safeguards against impulsive decisions, it also potentially infringes on the individual's right to self-determination. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

While individualism supports the idea of personal autonomy, the notion of allowing individuals to refuse artificial life support aligns with this ideology but only partially addresses the broader issue of assisted suicide. It acknowledges the right to decline medical intervention but stops short of fully supporting the proactive choice to end one's life. This position partially respects individual autonomy but does not fully embrace the individual's right to decide about their death, thus receiving a lower score. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Individualism is fundamentally about the importance of personal choice and autonomy. A blanket prohibition on assisted suicide would conflict with these principles by denying individuals the right to make deeply personal decisions about their own lives and bodies. Such a stance would be seen as an infringement on personal liberty, which is a core value of individualism. Therefore, individualism would largely disagree with a categorical 'No' to assisted suicide. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Individualism emphasizes personal freedom and autonomy, so it would generally disagree with the idea that terminally ill patients should not be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide. This viewpoint restricts individual choice and autonomy, which is contrary to the principles of individualism. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.