Ethical Dilemmas of Self-Immolation as Protest

Exploring the varied perceptions of self-immolation as a form of protest, this chapter delves into the complex ethical debate surrounding acts of self-immolation, from being viewed as courageous expressions of sacrifice to facing criticism as signs of immorality or insanity. It discusses historical and contemporary examples of self-immolation as a means of protest against oppressive regimes, drawing parallels to acts of defiance and heroism while critiquing the selective responses based on political affiliations and causes supported.