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kodithompson

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Many famous literary figures are known to have committed suicide, including novelist
  and poet Jack Kerouac, poet Sylvia Plath, and novelist Ernest Hemingway.


 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Is it ethical for someone in Heilbruns situation to commit suicide?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Research
reputable sources to examine the explanations they gave for suicide. How do those
compare with Heilbrun's explanation? Do you believe each acted ethically, given
their individual situations?



Answer to Question 2

What factors are
most relevant in assessing this? How would Aquinas analyze her decision? How
would Hume?




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