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[Magical thinking in suicidal acts].

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  • 1Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Neurologie, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Witenberg, Halle/Saale.

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|January 1, 1988
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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.

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  • 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.