Aristotle's eudaemonia, terminal illness, and the question of life support

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Aristotle's eudaemonia, terminal illness, and the question of life support

Juliet Cassuto Rothman

(American university studies, Series V, Philosophy ; vol. 141)

P. Lang, c1993

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Aristotle's concept of eudaemonia, variously translated as happiness or well-being, describes the qualities of human life that make it meaningful and fulfilling. This concept is shown to provide a structure for the examination, consideration, and understanding of an individual life. Questions about life-support are addressed regularly in terminal illness. Such decisions, of vital importance, need to be considered with care and concern. Aristotle's concept is developed into a process that provides a useful structure to guide such consideration and decision-making. Three case studies are presented to demonstrate the potential applicability of eudaemonia to life support decisions.

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