TAW122
Emissary of the right to die.
- Aug 30, 2018
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This was an interesting idea that I pondered about from time to time. Throughout the history of humanity, even going far, far back to the beginning of humanity (thousands or even tens of thousands of years ago perhaps), I wondered, back when ancient humans were doing their own things, perhaps even the idea of CTB didn't even cross their minds, or if it did, there wasn't some over-arching authority that gets to dictate what an individual human did. Or even if it did, some humans were above and beyond it. Perhaps even some ancient humans actually were pro-choice, but of course their tribe or group of people died out throughout the passage of time.
The lack of a better title stems from the fact there is a character limit for the title, so I will elaborate on the title a bit more accurately. The title is actually framed as a question that refers to "when did humanity (in human history) either collectively or even some individual(s) decide to come up with some construct in society as well as give it unlimited (imagined) authority to be able to rule over and also have almost unchecked power (with little guardrails or checks and balances) with regards to decide on the fact that nobody has a right to die on their own terms? When did that pro-life construct start and if so, in what form? I know in the modern days it is in the field of Psychiatry and it's overreaching, paternalistic tenets that has a grip over society and it's members. Even the most powerful people are not truly immune to having another person (or even entity) albeit temporarily, from exercising paternalistic authority over them under the guise of 'mental health' or so. While it's true in the past that such similar systems existed, the main difference is that they aren't nearly as paternalistic and pervasive as they are today. In modern times, the CTB prevention and pro-life rhetoric is almost ubiquitous in just about every facet and fabric of society.
When did we start to become so paternalistic and even granting another faceless, unseen, imaginary construct that wields almost infinite power to overrule our own decisions when it comes to CTB? In the past, while there are various people who wield such power, it is not as prevalent and also in the past, certain groups of people or even powerful individuals were exempt from such paternalistic measures being imposed upon them. What are your thoughts on this and if anyone knows, feel free to give your thoughts on this. @Forever Sleep @Praestat_Mori
The lack of a better title stems from the fact there is a character limit for the title, so I will elaborate on the title a bit more accurately. The title is actually framed as a question that refers to "when did humanity (in human history) either collectively or even some individual(s) decide to come up with some construct in society as well as give it unlimited (imagined) authority to be able to rule over and also have almost unchecked power (with little guardrails or checks and balances) with regards to decide on the fact that nobody has a right to die on their own terms? When did that pro-life construct start and if so, in what form? I know in the modern days it is in the field of Psychiatry and it's overreaching, paternalistic tenets that has a grip over society and it's members. Even the most powerful people are not truly immune to having another person (or even entity) albeit temporarily, from exercising paternalistic authority over them under the guise of 'mental health' or so. While it's true in the past that such similar systems existed, the main difference is that they aren't nearly as paternalistic and pervasive as they are today. In modern times, the CTB prevention and pro-life rhetoric is almost ubiquitous in just about every facet and fabric of society.
When did we start to become so paternalistic and even granting another faceless, unseen, imaginary construct that wields almost infinite power to overrule our own decisions when it comes to CTB? In the past, while there are various people who wield such power, it is not as prevalent and also in the past, certain groups of people or even powerful individuals were exempt from such paternalistic measures being imposed upon them. What are your thoughts on this and if anyone knows, feel free to give your thoughts on this. @Forever Sleep @Praestat_Mori
