The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

Episode 205: Suicide with Dr. Drew (Durkheim et al) (Part Two)

More on philosophical and psychological interpretations of and judgments about suicide with guest Drew Pinsky. Is suicide an epidemic or a choice? Could it be both? Socrates didn't fear death and inspired Stoics and others to see suicide in some circumstances as brave. Or is it always cowardly? Does meaninglessness motivate suicide? Listen to <a href="https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/2018/12/17/ep205-1-suicide-drew-pinsky-durkheim/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">part one</a> first or get the <a href="https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/2018/12/16/ep205-suicide-drew-pinsky-durkheim-citizen/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Citizen Edition</a>, which will also get you access to the <a href="https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/2018/12/20/ep205-follow-up-durkheim-citizen/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">follow-up discussion</a>. End song: "Disappear" by Chris Cacavas as heard on <a href="http://nakedlyexaminedmusic.com/nem87-chris-cacavas/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Nakedly Examined Music #87</a>. <a href="http://www.partiallyexaminedlife.com/support" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Please support PEL!</a>

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