Suicide


 
 
Suicide

Suicide (from Latin sui caedere, to kill oneself) is the act of willfully ending one's own life; it is sometimes a noun for one who has committed or attempted the act.

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Suicide is viewed in highly varying ways among the cultures, religions, legal and social systems of the world. It is considered a sin or immoral act in many religions, and (technically) a crime in some jurisdictions. On the other hand, some cultures have viewed it as an honorable way to exit certain shameful or hopeless situations. Persons attempting or dying by suicide sometimes leave a suicide note.

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According to stricter definitions of suicide, to be considered suicide, the death must be a central component and intention of the act, not just a certain consequence; hence, suicide bombing is considered a kind of bombing rather than a kind of suicide, and martyrdom usually escapes religious or legal proscription. Generally, there are only legal consequences when there is death and proof of intent. However, not all follow this narrower definition. Certainly, a suicide bomber knows that death will be part of the outcome of his or her actions.

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Introduction
Suicidal thoughts as a medical emergency
Treatment
Arguments for Pro-Choice and Pro-Euthanasia
Epidemiology
Attempted suicide and parasuicide
Suicide in history
Suicide in literature
Legal, Cultural, and Religious Views of Suicide
Combination of killing and suicide
Sources
See also
Further reading
External links
 
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