“Death is a decaying bridge no man would cross of his own accord; unless he has made himself ready by embracing his two-edged sword. He casts aside the looming shadows his grasping heart conceives, and finds himself alone at last, from whence emerged his crimson eve.” – Philosopher Muse (An invitation to the Trial and

The philosophical case for recognizing voluntary death as an expression of individual autonomy has gained traction in recent years. This momentum is exemplified by the 2020 decision of the German Federal Constitutional Court, which affirmed the right to self-determined death as a core aspect of human dignity (German Federal Constitutional Court, 26 February 2020). Thomas

I was a news broadcaster in my college years. My job was to search out and share local, national, and international pieces. I would watch CBC News to get ready. Peter Mansbridge was my go-to. His deep, confident voice felt like the bedrock of Canadian society. Yet even the greats would make mistakes.—Over time, I

“Think how long you have been doing the same thing over and over: food, sleep, sex, round and round in a circle. It is not only the sensible person, the brave person, and the miserable person who can conceive a wish to die: sheer disgust may wish for it as well.” – Seneca, Letters on

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 laurel crown,Forged in