The Philosophy of Death

by Steven Luper

Book Overview

The Philosophy of Death is a discussion of the basic philosophical issues concerning death, and a critical introduction to the relevant contemporary philosophical literature. Luper begins by addressing questions about those who die: What is it to be alive? What does it mean for you and me to exist? Under what conditions do we persist over time, and when do we perish? Next, he considers several questions concerning death, including: What does dying...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521709121
• ISBN13: 9780521709125
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"