부산대학교 도서관

The model of mental disorders is not adequate in understandingsuicidality. In this paper we investigate the possibility to perceivesuicide as a murder of the self. We describe the development of theself, its defense mechanisms and its territories. The modern westernsociety is in many respects constructed in a deficient way, whichcontinuously results in suffering for its members. Suicidal personsshall not be comprehended as sacrifices but as brave heroes andimportant informants. Their experience can increase our awarenessand contribute to the efforts making this earth a somewhat betterplace to live in.