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The Morality of Suicide and Course Conclusion - Lecture 26

Offered By: Yale University via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the complex moral implications of suicide in this 48-minute lecture from Yale University's Death course. Examine the consequences of suicide on both the individual and those around them. Delve into utilitarian and deontological perspectives on the morality of suicide, considering whether consequences are the only morally relevant factor or if other considerations matter. Analyze the deontological prohibition against harming the innocent and how it applies to suicide. Investigate the role of consent in the ethical evaluation of suicide. Conclude with a comprehensive summary of the course's key themes and insights. This lecture, recorded in Spring 2007, offers a thought-provoking exploration of a challenging ethical issue.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. Introduction: The Consequences of Suicide .
- Chapter 2. Utilitarianism on the Morality of Suicide .
- Chapter 3. Deontology and Prohibition against Harming the Innocent .
- Chapter 4. Factoring Consent into Committing Suicide .
- Chapter 5. Summary and Conclusion .


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