In What Respect Does Aquinas Think Suicide Is "Contrary" to Our

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Essay

In what respect does Aquinas think suicide is "contrary" to our nature? Is his argument for this conclusion convincing? Why or why not?
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Definitions:

Experience

The knowledge or mastery of an event or subject gained through involvement in or exposure to it.

Productivity

The measure of the efficiency of production often calculated as the ratio of outputs produced to inputs used in the production process.

Constant Returns To Scale

Constant returns to scale occur when a proportional increase in all inputs leads to an equal proportional increase in output, implying efficiency in production.

Human Capital

Abilities, insights, and practice held by a person or community, seen through the lens of their contribution or expenditure to a corporation or state.