One problem with euthanasia-seems illogical to call death

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One problem with euthanasia is that it seems illogical to call death a benefit to the patient. This is because in order for someone to benefit, that person must exist; but if you’re dead, you no longer exist (assuming you don’t believe in the afterlife). Kamm has a response to this criticism. What is it?

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