Legalising the Right to a Fair Death
Legalising the Right to a Fair Death

Summary/Abstract: The text addresses the topic of dying with dignity, referring to the statements of Pope Francis, who considers it obligatory to dispense with disproportionate and useless means of prolonging the agony of the sick. The author emphasises that accepting death in such cases does not mean desiring it, but recognising its inevitability. The problem stems from the multidimensionality of death (biological, psychological and social), which causes imprecision in the discourse on the subject. In the Slavic tradition, death is symbolised by Marzanna, whose destruction in spring rituals signified the victory of life over death. Ultimately, the text emphasises the duty to protect life, including the right to die with dignity.

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