Let’s begin with an inconvenient question: What if the right to live doesn’t mean the obligation to stay alive? It’s a simple question, yet one that touches on the core of many of our deepest fears, values, and assumptions. Most of us are used to thinking about life as inherently sacred, survival as paramount, and…
The Philosopher Muse presents Dr. Esther Braun with the golden laurel wreath for her outstanding work as an academic and champion of justice and liberty, thereby bestowing upon her the title ‘Our Lady of Liberty’ to be cherished and honored for time immemorial.
Our Lady of Liberty — Upon thy head I place the…
As societies move toward recognizing the right to die as a legitimate extension of personal autonomy, the challenge lies in establishing ethical and practical systems that both empower individuals and protect the public good. While the core principle behind self-directed dying is respect for individual agency, it must be balanced with policies that ensure competence,…
