Aristotle And Suicide Essay

This is a dynamically powerful topic, almost comparable to the hypothetical inquiry; if I could ask God one question what would it be? Both inquiries deserve a considerable amount of examination. By that sentiment and taking into account the majority of Aristotle’s thoughts and lectures have been captured in written form for individuals to study, contrast, apply and debate, I quickly discovered that I had my work cut out for me. What I concluded to be the most interesting philosophical position Aristotle held, regarded the essence of a soul. Through my research I assimilated that Aristotle adoring admired Plato, yet in opposition of his teacher’s proclamations, he signified that although every living thing possessed a soul, the soul are not

the case of a physician assisting the suicide of a terminally ill patient

Utilitarian POV: In this case, the assistance of self-inflicted death is morally justifiable in accordance with Utilitarian logic. By considering the individuals pain, the torment of friends and family members who would bear witness to the suffering of their loved one and the greater good of ending the individual’s agony, the choice is clear. In conclusion, a Utilitarian mercy kill would be morally warranted in this situation. Kantianism POV: According to my research, Kant furiously denounced suicide. According to his logic, absolutely no circumstance exists that suicide would be permissible. Kant tenaciously conjected that suicide was immoral, in fact he proclaimed that it was an individuals’ duty to go on living as long as possible. This leaves only one possible and undeniable Kantian moral conclusion, neither the physician nor patient should engage in the act of self-inflicted death.

b. the case of a person of modest means stealing money from a careless millionaire who will never know he's been robbed

Utilitarian

Kant adamantly opposed dishonesty, his own ethical system dictates that this woman is morally required to be honest, regardless of her father’s response or condition. The circumstance she is presented with demands action and although it may create a perceived world that the majority of people in the same situation would choose to lie, ensuring their father passed in a peaceful and gratified manner, dishonesty can never be an option. Kantianism mandates that if she is dishonest and breaks her promise, then honestly and promises become universally meaningless. Therefore, the only Kantian ethical conclusion she is obligated to act upon is honesty, that is to say, the risk of offending her dying father cannot outweigh the immoral contradiction of dishonesty and the consequences of universal