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[Magical thinking in suicidal acts]
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Neurologie, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Witenberg, Halle/Saale.
Psychiatrische Praxis
|January 1, 1988
Summary
This study explores the philosophical and anthropological underpinnings of suicide, moving beyond traditional rationalistic understanding. It offers a new perspective by examining therapeutic work, mythology, and historical cases to redefine the concept of suicide.
Area of Science:
- Philosophy of Mind
- Anthropology
- Psychology
Context:
- Traditional understanding of suicide is often limited by rationalistic frameworks.
- Existing anthropological and philosophical approaches may not fully capture the complexity of suicide.
- There is a need for novel perspectives to comprehend the phenomenon of suicide.
Purpose:
- To critically examine the anthropological and philosophical foundations for understanding suicide.
- To propose a new perspective on suicide by deconstructing conventional understanding.
- To explore the implications of redefining suicide beyond rationalistic interpretations.
Summary:
- The paper challenges the adequacy of current anthropological and philosophical frameworks in understanding suicide.
- It argues that 'understanding' suicide through a rationalistic lens is inherently limited.
- By drawing on therapeutic examples, mythology, and historical cases, the paper deconstructs the concept of suicide and outlines its consequences.
Impact:
- Offers a novel philosophical and anthropological perspective on suicide.
- Encourages a re-evaluation of how suicide is understood in academic and therapeutic contexts.
- Provides a framework for exploring the less understandable aspects of suicidal behavior.