Is Death Always the Worst Thing That Can Happen to Somebody

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Essay

Is death always the worst thing that can happen to somebody, or can continued life sometimes be worse? Why does the answer to this question not settle the question whether suicide is sometimes morally permissible? What further factors need to be considered? What should we conclude about when, if ever, suicide is morally permissible? Justify your answers.

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Definitions:

Motives

The reasons or forces that drive an individual to engage in specific behaviors or actions.

Behavior

Behavior refers to the actions or reactions of an organism, often in response to external stimuli, as seen in activities ranging from simple to complex.

Creative Self

According to Adler, the self-aware aspect of personality that strives to achieve its full potential.