Aristotle's Eudaemonia, Terminal Illness, and the Question of Life Support
©1993
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XIV,
150 Pages
Series:
American University Studies, Volume 141
Summary
Aristotle's concept of eudaemonia, variously translated as «happiness» or «well-being», describes the qualities of human life that make it meaningful and fulfilling. This concept is shown to provide a structure for the examination, consideration, and understanding of an individual life. Questions about life-support are addressed regularly in terminal illness. Such decisions, of vital importance, need to be considered with care and concern. Aristotle's concept is developed into a process that provides a useful structure to guide such consideration and decision-making. Three case studies are presented to demonstrate the potential applicability of eudaemonia to life support decisions.
Details
- Pages
- XIV, 150
- Publication Year
- 1993
- ISBN (Hardcover)
- 9780820419435
- Language
- English
- Published
- New York, Bern, Berlin, Frankfurt/M., Paris, Wien, 1993. XIV, 150 pp.
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