An interesting philosophical look at a taboo that has come to be seen as inherently bad in our society.

Simon Critchley breaks down the philosophical arguments for and against Suicide by showing how one is either free to do so or is not free due to mental illness. Either way, we look at a life from the perspective of suicide, not of a life leading to it.

He then talks about suicide notes, and the mere concept of choosing death, with no reason to do so other than we are simply able to do so.

All in all, this was a wonderful short book, and one that opened my eyes.