Philosophy of Life and Death

Course content

A study of the philosophical perspectives on vitality and demise of human beings. Conceptual and critical investigation of the meaning and significance of life and death. Ancient and Modern views on the meaning of being alive; historical accounts of the distinguishing characteristics of human life and consciousness; the meaning of life; ethical issues about abortion; conceptual analysis of dying and death; existential and phenomenological approaches to death; philosophy, literature and death; contemporary culture and the phenomenon of death.