An Attempt to Clarify the Concept of Rational Suicide: A Commentary on Lokhandwala and Westefeld.

Werth, James L., Jr.

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ERIC Number: EJ571506

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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An Attempt to Clarify the Concept of Rational Suicide: A Commentary on Lokhandwala and Westefeld.

Werth, James L., Jr.

Journal of Personal & Interpersonal Loss, v3 n2 p167-76 Apr-Jun 1998

Alternative perspectives are presented on the issue of rational suicide. An operational definition is provided; areas needing clarification are highlighted. The meta-issues are reviewed with regard to specific points raised by Lokhandwala and Westefeld. Concerns with research often cited to question the possibility of rational suicide are discussed. (Author/EMK)

Descriptors: Bioethics, Counseling, Counselor Role, Death, Definitions, Ethics, Moral Values, Quality of Life, Research Problems, Social Control, Social Values, Suicide, Terminal Illness

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Note: For related articles, see CG 552 566-567 and 552 569-570.