Euphranor to Theocles: Ninth Letter (IN: Philosophical Writings, ed. by D O Dahlstrom and M Mendelssohn)

This chapter presents the ninth letter from Euphranor to Theocles. Several philosophical principles that may justify suicide are discussed. Principles relating to religion & natural law are included. The arguments of Lindamour & Blount are summarized. The author concludes by stating that he cannot free himself from this conundrum & is uncertain whether suicide can be justified on philosophical principles. (3 refs) (SC)