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Dec 2018
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Episode 205: Suicide with Dr. Drew (Durk...

Mark Linsenmayer, Wes Alwan, Seth Paskin, Dylan Casey
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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 part one first or get the Citizen Edition, which will also get you access to the follow-up discussion.

End song: "Disappear" by Chris Cacavas as heard on Nakedly Examined Music #87. Please support PEL!

 

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