Dastur, Francoise/ Vallier,

How Are We to Confront Death?

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ISBN 13:
9780823242405
author:
Dastur, Francoise/ Vallier,
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Fordham University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
88
Dimensions:
19.81 x 12.95 x 1.02 centimetres
Genre:
Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£20.40

Description

Confronting death means facing it head-on. In contemporary society, this is often avoided, with funeral rites and other practices that once helped people connect with death now largely absent. Instead, we focus on remembering the life of the deceased to avoid confronting our own mortality. Science has also played a role in shaping our attitudes towards death, promising longer lives and even the possibility of immortality. However, despite these attempts to overcome or neutralize death, humanity remains anxious about its finality. Françoise Dastur argues that we need to learn to accept death as an essential part of human life, rather than trying to escape it. This book provides a clear and accessible exploration of the philosophy behind confronting death, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to think critically about this fundamental aspect of human experience.

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