UID:
almahu_9949386977702882
Umfang:
1 online resource (x, 210 pages)
ISBN:
9781000388237
,
1000388239
,
9781000388282
,
100038828X
,
9781003058380
,
1003058388
Serie:
The British Society for the Philosophy of Religion series
Inhalt:
This book offers a multifaceted exploration of death and the possibilities for an afterlife. By incorporating a variety of approaches to these subjects, it provides a unique framework for extending and reshaping enduring philosophical debates around human existence up to and after death. Featuring original essays from a diverse group of international scholars, the book is arranged in four main sections. Firstly, it addresses how death is or should be experienced, engaging with topics such as near-death experiences, continuing bonds with the deceased, and attitudes toward dying. Secondly, it looks at surviving death, addressing the metaphysics of human persons, the nature of time, the nature of the true self, and the nature of the divine. It then evaluates the value of mortality and immortality, drawing upon the resources of the history of philosophy, meta-analysis of contemporary debates, and the analogy between individual death and species extinction. Finally, it explores what an eternal life might be like, examining the place of selflessness, embodiment, and racial identity in such a life. This volume allows for a variety of philosophical and theological perspectives to be brought to bear on the end of life and what might be beyond. As such, it will be a fascinating resource for scholars in the philosophy of religion, theology, and death studies.
Weitere Ausg.:
Print version: ISBN 9781000388282
Weitere Ausg.:
Print version: ISBN 0367527901
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 9780367527907
Sprache:
Englisch
Schlagwort(e):
Electronic books.
DOI:
10.4324/9781003058380
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003058380
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