Citation

Maltsberger JT. Journal of Personal and Interpersonal Loss 1998; 3(2): 177-192.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998)

DOI

10.1080/10811449808414440

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Logical analysis of arguments in favor of "rational suicide" reveals eleven commonly encountered premises. Most of the premises are unclear on close scrutiny, and six are ethical propositions that although acceptable to some will not be acceptable to others. The "rational suicide" literature appears to be an effort to legitimize certain kinds of suicide, largely by appeal to a consensus of experts. This kind of argument is criticized on historical grounds; it has led to moral and social disasters in the past. Copyright © 1998 Taylor & Francis.

Language: en