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Marcus Aurelius on suicide
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-18, 19:01 authored by Saxby PridmoreSaxby Pridmore, Varbanov, SCurrent medical theory states that all, or almost all, suicide is the result of mental disorder. The aim was to explore the work of Marcus Aurelius, to understand the view of suicide that was held when Stoics philosophy was at its apogee. Appropriate literature was examined. Marcus Aurelius (a leading Stoic philosopher and successful Roman Emperor) wrote that adverse circumstances, in particular, being unable to live in accordance with one’s beliefs, was sufficient justification for suicide. His work is an important link in the history of suicide.
History
Publication title
American Journal of Medical ResearchPagination
53-58ISSN
2334-4814Department/School
Tasmanian School of MedicinePublisher
Addleton Academic PublishersPlace of publication
United StatesRights statement
Copyright 2016 The Authors and Addleton Academic PublishersRepository Status
- Open