Which of the following is NOT a premise in Rachels's argument against the traditional doctrine regarding active and passive euthanasia?
A) Passive euthanasia often produces more suffering than active euthanasia.
B) Killing is not always morally worse than merely allowing another to die.
C) In passive euthanasia, the patient's condition and not the doctor is the cause of death.
D) The traditional doctrine leads to life-and-death decisions made on irrelevant grounds.

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Rachels argues against the traditional doctrine by challenging the moral distinction between active and passive euthanasia, suggesting that the outcomes and ethical considerations should matter more than the method. Choice C, stating that in passive euthanasia, the patient's condition and not the doctor is the cause of death, does not align with his argument against the traditional doctrine, as it seems to support a distinction he aims to refute.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Premise in Rachels's