| euphoria |
An exaggerated unrealistic sense of well-being.
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| euphoria |
A state of elation or excitement, typically abnormal, associated with narcotic medication.
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| euthanasia |
Gentle and easy death, esp for those suffering from terminal or painful illness. Legal in the Netherlands but illegal in almost every other country. The Northern Territories of Australia introduced law in 1995 to allowed it, but the Australian federal govt overturned the law in 1997. NZ's parliament wouldn't even debate it - reflecting the belief that the individual has no final say about their own life. Opposed by Pro Life groups and attacked by the Church, esp Roman Catholic. ...
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| eugenics |
19th century movement aimed at purifying the human race by weeding out undesirable people. Instigated by British scientist and mathematician Sir Francis Galton and spurred on by Mendelian research into transmission of hereditary characteristics through subsequent generations.
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| Euler |
(1703-83) Swiss mathematician. Known for his works on optics and on the calculus of variations. At age 59 totally blind, assisted by ex-tailor. [TUS. PRS]
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