ABSTRACT

This text brings together spokespersons from several different disciplines who can present their arguments for or against rational suicide as a viable concept and, consequently, a realistic option.

The pros and cons of the discussion format bring the readers to search for their beliefs, and the final decision of acceptance or rejection of the concept is left to each individual reader.

part |59 pages

Relevant Background Issues

part |97 pages

Service Providers

chapter |9 pages

Counselors and Rational Suicide

Voices from the Opposition

chapter |6 pages

Nursing

Against Suicide

chapter |7 pages

Rational Suicide

A Psychiatrist Against

chapter |7 pages

Psychology and Rational Suicide

The Special Case of Assisted Dying

chapter |7 pages

Rational Suicide

A Psychological Perspective

chapter |6 pages

Rational Suicide

Destructive to the Common Good

chapter |6 pages

In Support of Rational Suicide

A Social Work Viewpoint

chapter |8 pages

Rational Suicide

Challenging the Next Generation of Caregivers

part |43 pages

Special Populations

chapter |10 pages

The False Autonomy of Forced Choice

Rationalizing Suicide for Persons with Disabilities

chapter |7 pages

Rational Suicide and the Disabled Individual

Self-Determination Versus Social Protection

chapter |6 pages

Arguments Against Rational Suicide

A Gerontologist's Perspective

chapter |6 pages

“Rational Suicide”

A Contradiction in Terms

chapter |6 pages

Conclusion