Episode 205: Suicide with Dr. Drew (Durkheim et al) (Part Two)

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

• Episode: Episode 205: Suicide with Dr. Drew (Durkheim et al) (Part Two)
• Website: The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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• Duration: 00:54:47
• Published: 2018-12-22 06:25

More on philosophical and psychological interpretations of and judgments about suicide with guest Drew Pinsky.

Is suicide an epidemic or a choice? Could it be both? Socrates didn't fear death and inspired Stoics and others to see suicide in some circumstances as brave. Or is it always cowardly? Does meaninglessness motivate suicide?

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