Rational suicide? : implications for mental health professionals

Author(s)

• Werth, James L.

Bibliographic Information

Rational suicide? : implications for mental health professionals

James L. Werth, Jr

（Series in death education, aging, and health care）

Taylor & Francis, c1996

• : pbk.

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-145) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The idea that suicide may be an acceptable, rational option is rarely presented in professional literature. However, recent events and developments forcefully demonstrate that mental health professionals can no longer ignore the possibility that people can make a rational decision to die. After introducing the concept of rational suicide, the book explores the changing views of suicide over the centuries. Common arguments against rational suicide are examined and rebutted.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1 Introduction to Rational Suicide
• Chapter 2 The History of Suicide
• Chapter 3 Arguments Against Rational Suicide
• Chapter 4 Research on Mental Health Professionals' Attitudes
• Chapter 5 Criteria for Rational Suicide
• Chapter 6 Additional Considerations: Necessary Research, Prejudice, and Values
• Chapter 7 Ethical and Legal Implications
• Chapter 8 Conclusions and Predictions

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Details

• NCID: BA28321026
• ISBN:
  • 1560324244
  • 1560324503
• LCCN: 95038733
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Washington, DC
• Pages/Volumes: xvi, 152 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : R726
  • DC20 : 174/.24
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Right to die
  • LCSH : Suicide -- Moral and ethical aspects
  • LCSH : Mental health personnel -- Attitudes
  • LCSH : Suicide -- Public opinion
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA01539722