Death

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? 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 had for me? Would immortality be desirable? Is fear of death appropriate? And others. 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 condition – the fact that we will die. And, since we are ALL going to die, the best thing to do is keep on reading! Notes, Suggestions for Further Reading, Index. Illus., 35 b&w. 416p.