254: The ethics of euthanasia, suicide, and assisted suicide

The boys drink and review Low Pitch Hazy IPA from Hi-Wire Brewing, then discuss the morality of suicide, euthanasia, doctor-assisted suicide, and related issues.  It's illegal to kill yourself, and most religious traditions say it's immoral. That view is increasingly challenged these days. There are lots of movements for "death with dignity" and similar concepts.  We have a natural revulsion to suicide, but sometimes it's hard to come up with clear arguments for why it's wrong, especially in very hard cases. And there are some cultures where suicide is an accepted part of life.  Modern people often believe that something can't be wrong if it doesn't hurt other people. How does a suicide harm other people? The boys discuss.  In honor cultures, suicide can be an honorable act where you take the shame away from your family.  Some people face the prospect of unending suffering, with no hope of recovery. Is it right to tell them they can't end it?