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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Immortality and the Philosophy of Death - Rowman & Littlefield

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Explore the deep questions surrounding human existence with Immortality and the Philosophy of Death. Published by Rowman & Littlefield, this volume examines the long-standing perplexity philosophers face regarding our feelings toward mortality. Death is a universal certainty, yet its nature remains a subject of intense debate. This book investigates whether death is truly bad for the individual and how that badness can be explained. If death results in a state of nothingness, the text questions how it can affect us at all. The volume also looks at the implications of longevity, asking if we have a fundamental reason to live as long as possible. By questioning the value of an endless life, this work considers if immortality would eventually become tedious or if humans might actually long for mortality. It is a profound resource for anyone interested in ethics, morality, and the philosophical study of life and death.

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Examines the philosophical debate regarding whether death is inherently bad for the person who dies.

Investigates the concept of nothingness and how it relates to the human experience of mortality.

Explores the reasoning behind the human drive to live as long as possible.

Questions the potential for an immortal life to become tedious or lose its human value.

Provides deep insights into the ethics and morality of life and death through a philosophical lens.

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Brand: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1783483830
Category: Books > Subjects > Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences > Philosophy > Ethics & Morality
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 December 2015
Listed Since: 07 December 2014

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