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Death - Audio

By Professor Shelly Kagan

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(PHIL 176) There is one thing I can be sure of: I am going to die. But what am I to make of that fact? This course will examine a number of issues that arise once we begin to reflect on our mortality. The possibility that death may not actually be the end is considered. Are we, in some sense, immortal? Would immortality be desirable? Also a clearer notion of what it is to die is examined. What does it mean to say that a person has died? What kind of fact is that? And, finally, different attitudes to death are evaluated. Is death an evil? How? Why? Is suicide morally permissible? Is it rational? How should the knowledge that I am going to die affect the way I live my life? This class was recorded in Spring 2007.

Customer Reviews

Excellent

This subject is presented very well, and is very informative. The first episode can be skipped because it mostly contains the syllabus for the course itself.

One recommendation for listeners, if you want to get the full value of this course, read or listen to the works being discussed in the course. While Professor Kagan covers them in some of the sections, there is further depth to the readings themselves that cannot be covered in the limited time during classes.

Outstanding discussion of the issues!

Extensive and thorough discussion of death, including rational suicide.
Presented in a manner that even the layperson appreciate.

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it is really great
change my view of my life
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