The philosophy of death / Steven Luper.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Luper, Steven, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Death.

Death--Moral and ethical aspects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 253 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 consist in; in particular, how does it differ from ageing? Must death be permanent? By what signs may it be identified? Is death bad for the one who dies? If so why? Finally he discusses whether, and why, killing is morally objectionable, and suggests that it is often permissible; in particular, (assisted) suicide, euthanasia and abortion may all be morally permissible. His book is a lively and engaging philosophical treatment of a perennially fascinating and relevant subject.

Contents:

Introduction

Life

Death

Challenges

Mortal harm

The timing puzzle

Killing

Suicide and euthanasia

Abortion.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-231) and index.

ISBN:

0-511-69903-4

1-107-20002-4

1-283-33014-8

9786613330147

1-139-13465-5

0-511-62723-8

1-139-12960-0

0-511-59380-5

0-511-59287-6

0-511-59573-5

OCLC:

609843044