This paper tries to answer the following question: Are there acceptable romantic motives of suicide or assisted suicide?
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- In the ancient times.
- Early Christianity.
- Reprehensible and acceptable suicides in our time..
- Arthur Koestler, Primo Levi and Bruno Bettelheim.
- Arthur Koestler.
- Primo Levi.
- Bruno Bettelheim.
- What is the duty and task in those cases of the physician?
- Sokrates.
- Sigmund Freud.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The text examines the historical and contemporary perspectives on suicide, exploring the concept of “acceptable” or “honorable” suicide and its implications for individuals and society. It aims to analyze the different motives and circumstances surrounding suicide throughout history, focusing particularly on the role of mental illness, cultural norms, and philosophical views.
- Historical perspectives on suicide in ancient Greece and Roman times
- The evolution of Christian attitudes towards suicide
- Contemporary conceptions of acceptable suicide in Western culture
- The role of mental illness in suicide
- The ethical and medical implications of suicide
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- In the ancient times. This chapter discusses the Stoic philosophy and its acceptance of suicide as a means of achieving happiness and personal autonomy. It also examines the historical context of suicide in ancient Greece and Rome, including examples of notable figures who committed suicide under various circumstances.
- Early Christianity. This chapter explores the evolving attitudes towards suicide in early Christianity. It highlights the admiration for martyrs who died for their faith, even through suicide, and the subsequent shift in perspective as the church sought to discourage such practices.
- Reprehensible and acceptable suicides in our time. This chapter delves into the contemporary views on suicide in Western culture, acknowledging both the condemnation of suicide and the acceptance of “deliberate dying” in specific circumstances. It analyzes the various interpretations of suicide, including those influenced by mental illness and cultural expectations.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This text focuses on the complex and multifaceted issue of suicide, exploring its historical and cultural contexts, philosophical implications, and medical perspectives. Key concepts include: honorable suicide, deliberate dying, mental illness, Stoicism, Christianity, cultural norms, ethical considerations, and medical interventions. It also delves into the experiences of notable individuals such as Arthur Koestler, Primo Levi, and Bruno Bettelheim, highlighting the role of persecution and existential uncertainty in their lives.
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- Uwe H. Peters (Autor:in), 2008, Are there acceptable romantic motives of suicide or assisted suicide?, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1181148
