blog writing #david hume’s argument “on suicide”

David Hume’s essay "On Suicide," explores the controversial topic of suicide and presents a compelling argument for the permissibility of suicide under certain circumstances. The central claim in Hume's argument is that suicide can be morally permissible when it enhances an individual's well-being and alleviates immense suffering. Nonetheless, defenders of the impermissibility of suicide challenge Hume's stance, emphasizing the intrinsic value of human life and the potential for misjudgment in such delicate matters. Therefore, this essay examines Hume's argument for the permissibility of suicide and explore the responses of defenders against it to ultimately determine the soundness of Hume's argument.