tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024478227613222518.post7174374929224950015..comments2023-12-17T06:30:11.282+02:00Comments on Michael-John Phillip: To be or not to be? That is the question. A brief look at why not to commit suicide.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04259431276520242959noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024478227613222518.post-40229455506980850782013-06-25T15:25:12.394+02:002013-06-25T15:25:12.394+02:00I think there is a lot more to consider when ponde...I think there is a lot more to consider when pondering this age-old philosophical thought.<br /><br />Many could argue that staying alive is rather a drain on possible 'goodness'. More people could be better off in the long run as a result of your death. More food and resources for others, for example. Depends on one's perspective. Not having children vs raising a family is another example. Which is more 'good'?<br /><br />I agree that most would feel that the pain that their death might cause family and friends is too unthinkable, but again this is dependent on one's perspective and state of mind. Someone who might feel such guilt likely values their life – could even be narcissistic in the extreme sense. A suicidal person on the other hand would think differently and is likely to believe that his or her death would actually benefit their close friends and family.<br /><br />I find it interesting that even a severely depressed person will often fight to the death if he / she is about to die by someone else's hand. People have an extreme instinct for survival and I would argue that most people would likely hit the brakes just before going over the edge...Galenhttp://www.witnessthis.co.za/noreply@blogger.com