中西方文化之死亡观探析

中西方文化迥然不同 ,反映在死亡观上也颇为明显 ,究其根底乃哲学传统与思辩方式的差异 ,这与目前沸沸扬扬的“安乐死”观念有着某种直接的联系。笔者在探讨中西方文化之死亡观异同的基础上 ,对中西方文化之死亡观进行了评判 ,分析了其产生差异的原因 ,其目的皆在对“安乐死”的立法寻求理性支持。

Exploration and analysis of different attitude toward death between Chinese and Western culture

There is great difference between Chinese and Western culture, which is reflected apparently by the difference attitude toward death. That might originate in the different philosophy and mode of thinking between culture. That might have some direct relation with the different attitude toward euthanasia which is familiar to our ears. The writer made an commentary on the different attitude toward death between Chinese and Western culture based on an thorough exploration and analysis. The root of such difference is analyzed to seek the rational support for legislation the euthanasia.