William Smith

Reflections on Death, Dying and Bereavement (eBook, PDF)

A Manual for Clergy, Counsellors and Speakers

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Produktbeschreibung

Intended to complement scriptural and theological studies, this volume has a philosophical methodology. Since the belief in a continuation of life after death or reunion with deceased loved ones offers consolation to many people, this book examines the possibility of human immortality. It also presents various rational arguments.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 100
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Dezember 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781351842082
• Artikelnr.: 54910542

Autorenporträt

William Smith

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
CHAPTER 1
Human Immortality
Supplementary Texts
CHAPTER 2
The Problem of Evil and Human Suffering
Supplementary Texts
CHAPTER 3
Reflections of Philosophers, Novelists, Poets, and Other Writers on Life,
Death, and Immortality
Theistic Philosophers
Atheistic/Agnostic Philosophers
Pagan Philosophers
Novelists, Poets, and Other Writers
CHAPTER 4
Grief and Bereavement
Death of a Husband
Death of a Wife
Death of a Child
Death of a Parent
Death of a Sibling
Suggested Readings
Supplementary Texts
Conclusion
Appendix I. Suicide and Euthanasia
Supplementary Texts
Appendix II. The Hospice Movement
Appendix III. The Funeral Director
Bibliography
Index