CONFRONTATIONS WITH THE REAPER: A PHILOS
Fred Feldman
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Paperback. BIC Classification: HP. Dimension: 139 x 217 x 10. Weight in Grams: 362.
Presenting a clear and engaging discussion of classic philosophical questions surrounding death, Feldman investigates in a cohesive and comprehensive manner the great metaphysical and moral problems of death. In the first part, Feldman argues that a definition of life is necessary before death can be defined. He maintains that death is a conceptual mystery - it cannot be defined as the cessation of life, or in any other similar way. After an exploration of several of the most plausible accounts of the nature of life and death and a demonstration of their failure, a conceptual scheme involving life, death, existence, ... Read more
Presenting a clear and engaging discussion of classic philosophical questions surrounding death, Feldman investigates in a cohesive and comprehensive manner the great metaphysical and moral problems of death. In the first part, Feldman argues that a definition of life is necessary before death can be defined. He maintains that death is a conceptual mystery - it cannot be defined as the cessation of life, or in any other similar way. After an exploration of several of the most plausible accounts of the nature of life and death and a demonstration of their failure, a conceptual scheme involving life, death, existence, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
UNKNOWN
Condition
New
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195089288
SKU
V9780195089288
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-28
About Fred Feldman
Fred Feldman is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Reviews for CONFRONTATIONS WITH THE REAPER: A PHILOS
Lucid, sensible, and insightful throughout.
Philosophical Review
a book replete with imaginative examples, systematic arguments, and some off-beat humour ... he fills out an account of life and death which ... is reliable enough to do some work in ethical reflection
Times Literary Supplement
Philosophical Review
a book replete with imaginative examples, systematic arguments, and some off-beat humour ... he fills out an account of life and death which ... is reliable enough to do some work in ethical reflection
Times Literary Supplement