Philosophical aspects of resuscitation in the modern world "pro et contra"
Our article analyzes various philosophical and ethical positions of modern aspects of resuscitation, the philosophical component of the moral choice of CPR. Various opinions were presented on the need for resuscitation: “For saving lives” and “Do not resuscitate”, their legal aspects in the Russian Federation, in the USA and other countries of the Western world, as well as the moral principles on which they are based. In the first case, the key role is played by Federal Law N 323 “On the Fundamentals of Protecting the Health of Citizens in the Russian Federation” and the desire to save lives at any cost. In the second - predominantly religious views and fear of prolonged torment. Attention is paid to possible solutions to this philosophical problem, taking into account the specifics of the need for resuscitation in different situations.