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Aristotle’s Eudaemonia, Terminal Illness, and the Question of Life Support
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Artikel-Nr:
9780820419435
Veröffentl:
1993
Seiten:
149
Autor:
Juliet Rothman
Gewicht:
400 g
Format:
237x159x15 mm
Serie:
141, American University Studies
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
The Author: Juliet C. Rothmann is an adjunct professor of Ethics at the National Catholic School of Social Service of Catholic University of America, and a Social Service Consultant in long-terme care. She received her B.A. from Tufts University, her Master's from St. John's College in Annapolis, her M.S.W. from Hunter College School of Social Work, and her Ph.D. in Philosophy from American University. She also chairs an Ethics Committee in long-terme care, andteaches Philosophy at Anne Arundel Community College.
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.