Why Suicide Is The Most Powerful - 1389 Words

Why is suicide the most debated topic in philosophy? There are many causes for a suicide, and generally the most obvious ones were not the most powerful. Rarely is suicide committed reflection. What sets off the crisis is almost always unverifiable. It is hard to fix the precise instant, the subtle step when the mind opted for death, it is easier to take away from the act itself the consequences it implies. Showing that the When learning about Humes one of the most interesting parts of his philosophical theory was suicide. He blatantly attacks others’ views, that we have a job and duty to God, to live and in turn to not kill ourselves. He tries to challenge the rationality of suicide and unfortunately does not come to a complete†¦show more content†¦Thinking you are better off dead can be due to many causes whether it is emotional stress or even knowing death is inevitable. Those who contemplate suicide or have made attempts believe that there is no other solution. Hu mes ask the question. Are you actually better off dead because you believe something better is on the other side or is it due to the suffering that would follow if life were continued? What is actually bad about death? Of course all our material possessions we worked hard for would be memories left behind to our families and friends. While our bodies decay, who is to say we aren’t escaping the worst? For all we know, death can lead us to the â€Å"greener† side. If the final conclusion is that sufferance would cease if life ended, then the next question to ask would be can you trust morally that you are better off dead? Considering the belief that death would make one feel better, looking at the pros and cons of a decision like suicide may be unseen because one cannot think clearly. Therefore, truly wishing for life to end, one will see more negatives than positives and create false and unclear judgment. If it is found that yes is the answer to both questions, then ev en that conclusion would be by the person considering the action. If the answer is no to even one question then it is not considered rational. The thought is crazy by the eyes of an outsider but perfectly rational