Alena Buyx – Lebenswertes Leben und selbstbestimmtes Sterben | Sternstunde Philosophie | SRF Kultur

Everyone wants to fall asleep peacefully at the end of their life. But very few people die that way. That's why German physician and philosopher Alena Buyx advocates for thinking deeply about one's own death. A conversation about ethical questions surrounding life and death. Topics in this episode: 00:00 How would you like to die, Alena Buyx? 08:17 How far does patient autonomy extend? 19:01 Prenatal diagnostics: How do you make the right decision? 29:04 How can ethicists find a compromise? 36:58 Which form of assisted dying do you find acceptable and justifiable? 46:10 What opportunities do you see in artificial intelligence? Most people die in hospitals or nursing homes, some even on ventilators. That's something no one wants. Therefore, everyone should urgently consider their own mortality, regardless of age, says Alena Buyx. The medical ethicist was president of the German Ethics Council and has been grappling with the major questions surrounding birth, illness, life, and death for many years. Yves Bossart talks with her about ethical decisions in medicine, euthanasia, and premature births—and asks: What constitutes a life worth living? A conversation about self-determination, care, and justice in everyday medical practice, as well as work-life balance and why ancient Greek philosophy is a lifeline for her. Philosophy Hour, October 26, 2025 ____________________ ✨ New conversations with fascinating guests every week 💬 Do you have questions, suggestions, or feedback? Then write to us at: [email protected] Program Director: 🎥 Director: Stephan Brülhart, Editors: Martina Kuhn, Jolanda Fazzone, Jaime Calvé, Daniel Dubach, Producer: Christine Schulthess, Head of Production: Judith Hardegger, SRF 2025 ____________________ Subscribe to SRF Kultur Sternstunden on YouTube 🔔 https://www.youtube.com/srfkultur?sub... More culture on SRF 👉 https://www.srf.ch/kultur ____________________ "Sternstunde Philosophie" fosters in-depth and critical exchange of ideas and delves into the pressing questions of our time. "Sternstunde Philosophie" spans a wide range, from current socio-political issues to fundamental philosophical questions: Who is responsible for what, what constitutes human freedom, and what determines the meaning of our lives? Our guests are prominent figures from science, culture, politics, and business – voices that stimulate thought and reflect on and contextualize current events. ____________________ Hosted by: Barbara Bleisch   / barbarableisch   Olivia Röllin   / oliviaroellin   Yves Bossart   / bossart_yves   Wolfram Eilenberger ____________________ #SRFKultur #SRFKulturSternstunden #SRFSternstunde #Philosophy #Death #Dying #SRF #Culture