Language, Metaphysics, and Death / Edition 2

by John Donnelly

Overview

This standard work in thanatology is updated with ten essays new to the second edition, and features a new introduction by Donnelly. The collection addresses certain basic issues inherent in a philosophy of death.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780823215829
Publisher:	Fordham University Press
Publication date:	01/01/1994
Edition description:	2
Pages:	381
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

John Donnelly is Professor of Philosophy at the University of San Diego.

Editorial Reviews

This expanded collection of twenty essays . . . explores the meaning and nature of death. . . highly recommended for students of applied ethics or death and dying studies, clergy.

Spiritual Studies Center Book News

A collection of essays from various perspectives addressing basic issues inherent in a philosophy of death, exploring themes such as the meaning of death, the nature of the soul, and the prospects for immortality. This second edition includes ten new essays and a new introduction. Lacks an index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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