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Life Fatigue: A Critical Analysis
Margarita Bofarull1, Montse Esquerda2, David Lorenzo3
1Institut Borja de Bioética (MB, ME, DL, FT, VC, JAS, JMV, JB, MM, JDLT, FJC, JB), Universitat Ramon Llull, Barcelona, Spain.
Summary
Vital fatigue, a feeling of weariness not tied to illness, is increasingly discussed in euthanasia debates. This analysis suggests holistic care, not euthanasia, is the ethical response to vital fatigue.
Area of Science:
- Bioethics
- Philosophy of Medicine
- Sociology of Health
Background:
- Euthanasia is legalized in some countries, sparking global debate.
- Traditionally linked to severe illness, euthanasia is now considered for non-pathological suffering.
- Vital fatigue, or 'weariness of life,' is emerging as a reason for euthanasia requests.
Purpose of the Study:
- Critically analyze the concept of vital fatigue.
- Define its meaning, characteristics, and causes.
- Examine its implications in the euthanasia debate.
Main Methods:
- Critical literature review.
- Analysis of arguments surrounding euthanasia and vital fatigue.
- Philosophical and ethical examination of the concept.
Main Results:
- Vital fatigue may stem from an individualistic, productivist worldview.
- It can overshadow a person's relational nature and intrinsic value.
- Loss of life's meaning contributes to vital fatigue.
Conclusions:
- Vital fatigue is not solely a medical issue but a complex existential concern.
- Holistic care and accompaniment are ethical alternatives to euthanasia.
- Addressing the root causes of vital fatigue is paramount.
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