An edition of Suicide
(2011)
Suicide
the philosophical dimensions
by Michael Cholbi
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This work is a comprehensive investigation of the main philosophical issues surrounding suicide. It contains seminal arguments concerning the nature of suicide and its moral permissibility, the duty to die, the rationality of suicide, and the ethics of suicide intervention. This book sheds philosophical light on one of the most puzzling and enigmatic human behaviors.
Publish Date
2011
Publisher
Broadview Press,
Eurospan Group [U.K. distributor]
Language
English
Pages
191
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Moral and ethical aspects, Suicide, Etik och moral, Självmord, Philosophy, PhilosophieShowing 1 featured edition. View all 1 editions?
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Suicide: the philosophical dimensions
2011, Broadview Press, Eurospan Group [U.K. distributor]
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Table of Contents
The nature of suicide. Some examples ; What should a definition of suicide capture? ; Suicide as intentional self-killing ; Can suicide be coerced?
The moral impermissibility of suicide. Christian arguments for the impermissibility of suicide ; Non-religious arguments for the impermissibility of suicide
The moral permissibility of suicide. Must a permission be justified? ; Self-defense ; Self-knowledge ; Self-ownership ; Autonomy and rationality
Is suicide ever a duty? Clarifying a "duty to die" ; Suicide in the service of a political or religious cause ; Suicide ordered by the State ; Suicide to unburden others ; Suicide to prevent the deaths of others
Suicide prevention and intervention. Benign vs. problematic measures ; Why prevent or intervene? ; The paternalism objection ; Morally permissible anti-suicide measures ; Availability of lethal means
Assisted suicide. A duty to assist suicide? ; Physician-assisted suicide ; Aiding suicide and the slippery slope ; Costs, benefits, and institutional design
Epilogue: Why? Opportunity ; Motive ; Means
Conclusion and summary.
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-182) and index.
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