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1. Ernest van den Haag argues that suicide can be a moral choice. He believes that society has no good reason to prohibit mentally competent people from committing suicide, and that it has traditionally been stigmatized only because of taboos about death. Do you agree with van den Haag’s contention that suicide should be destigmatized? Why does Daniel Callahan believe that most societies have traditionally frowned on suicide? Do you think his reasons justify the prohibition of suicide? Explain your answers. 2. Margaret Pabst Battin considers several classical arguments condemning suicide. Which of these classical arguments do you find most persuasive, and why? Do you feel that Battin adequately refutes the argument you’ve chosen? Why or why not"
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