26. Suicide, Part III: The morality of suicide and course conclusion

Death (PHIL 176)The lecture begins by examining the consequences a suicide has on both the person committing it and those around this person. The question is raised, however, whether this factor is the only that counts morally, as utilitarians claim, or whether other factors matter morally as well, as deontologists claim. The moral relevance of a deontological prohibition against harming the innocent is considered. A concluding summary of the course is offered.00:00 - Chapter 1. Introduction: The Consequences of Suicide 08:25 - Chapter 2. Utilitarianism on the Morality of Suicide 13:21 - Chapter 3. Deontology and Prohibition against Harming the Innocent 28:33 - Chapter 4. Factoring Consent into Committing Suicide 41:17 - Chapter 5. Summary and Conclusion Complete course materials are available at the Yale Online website: online.yale.eduThis course was recorded in Spring 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices