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See moreThere is one thing we can be sure of: we are all going to die. But once we accept that fact, the questions begin. This book examines the myriad questions that arise when we confront the meaning of mortality. Do we have reason to believe in the existence of immortal souls? Can we make sense of the idea of surviving the death of one's body?
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There is one thing we can be sure of: we are all going to die. But once we accept that fact, the questions begin.
In this thought-provoking book, philosophy professor Shelly Kagan examines the myriad questions that arise when we confront the meaning of mortality. Do we have reason to believe in the existence of immortal souls? Or should we accept an account according to which people are just material objects, nothing more? Can we make sense of the idea of surviving the death of one's body? If I won't exist after I die, can death truly be bad for me? Would immortality be desirable? Is fear of death appropriate? Is suicide ever justified? How should I live in the face of death?
Written in an informal and conversational style, this stimulating and provocative book challenges many widely held views about death, as it invites the reader to take a fresh look at one of the central features of the human conditionβthe fact that we will die.
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Death by Shelly Kagan is praised for its engaging and accessible approach to complex philosophical topics surrounding mortality. Critics appreciate Kagan's clarity in exploring existential questions and ethical implications of death, conveying deep ideas with a welcoming tone. Many reviews note the book's balance between scholarly insight and relatability, making it suitable for both academics and general readers interested in philosophy.
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ISBN: 9780300180848
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 May 2012
Country: United States
Imprint: Yale University Press
Illustration: 32 b-w illus.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 544g
Pages: 392
About the Author
Shelly Kagan is Clark Professor of Philosophy, Yale University. He is the author of Normative Ethics and The Limits of Morality. He lives in Hamden, CT.
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