Contemplating Suicide (2 of 2)

Ideological delusion is the most crippling weakness of modern men.

— Xenocrates

People have attached a strong psychological impetus to suicide as though it is somehow a glorious way to die, largely because it is by one’s own intent. That is part of what feeds the perception that emotionally induced suicide is an act of cowardice. But, with the exception of altruistic intentions, mental illness and extreme suffering, suicide is an ultimately foolish act, many of the motivations for which fail to stand up to scrutiny. I’ll outline a few reasons why: