Aristotle's Eudaemonia, Terminal Illness, and the Question of Life Support
Juliet Cassuto Rothman
Aristotle’s Eudaemonia, Terminal Illness, and the Question of Life Support
Juliet Cassuto Rothman
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.
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