Under which conditions does Rachels think that active euthanasia is morally permissible?
A) When it promotes the best interests of everyone concerned and violates no one's rights
B) When it is in the best interests of the patient
C) When the patient wants to die and it violates no one's rights
D) None of the above

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Rachels argues that active euthanasia is morally permissible when it promotes the best interests of everyone concerned (including the patient) and violates no one's rights. He rejects the idea that passive euthanasia is always morally preferable to active euthanasia, and instead suggests that the moral question should revolve around the overall well-being of the patient and other involved parties.

Under Which Conditions Does Rachels Think That Active Euthanasia Is