The Philosophy of Death Reader - Cross-Cultural Readings on Immortality and the Afterlife (Hardcover)

The Philosophy of Death Reader presents a collection of classic readings from across the centuries and the continents. Organised around central metaphysical questions from whether soul is immortal to what can experience death, it brings together pivotal readings from ancient, modern and contemporary philosophers. The twenty-four readings require no background in philosophy. Featuring writings from Vedanta, the ancient Greeks, the Buddhist tradition, Christian eschatology, and recent analytic philosophy, they flow thematically and cover: - Key metaphysical topics including immortality, rebirth and the after - Scientific perspectives on biology and the brain - Axiological questions surrounding old age, the soul and how to live with mortality Accompanied throughout by editor's notes, introductory material, and discussion questions, this cross-cultural reader draws themes together, encourages further study and introduces a broad range of philosophical thinking about death.

General

Imprint:	Bloomsbury Academic
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2019
Editors:	Markar Melkonian
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 34mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	440
ISBN-13:	978-1-350-06934-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > Philosophy of religion > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Death & dying > General Books > Philosophy > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > Philosophy of religion > General
LSN:	1-350-06934-5
Barcode:	9781350069343

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