Abstract

Greek Philosophers on Euthanasia and Suicide (IN: Suicide and Euthanasia: Historical and Contemporary Themes, ed. by B A Brody

Cooper J M

Year: 1989 Source: Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Publishers, p.9-38 SIEC No: 19990373

This article discusses ancient Greek philosophersÕ attitudes about suicide & euthanasia. These topics are defined before applications of specific philosophers are presented. Philosophers include Socrates, Aristotle, Zeno, Epicurus & the Stoics. Contemporary philosophersÕ theories are also discussed. (15 refs) (SC)