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PHL 522
Philosophy and Death
Death and human mortality have been central philosophical topics since ancient times. This course deals with philosophical reflections about the nature of death and our knowledge of it. Questions to be considered may include: What is death? Are there reasons for thinking we have immortal souls? Would immortality be desirable? Are there reasons for thinking we could survive death? Is death a bad thing for the person who dies? Is it rational to fear death?
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
Liberal Studies: UL
Prerequisites
None
Co-Requisites
None
Antirequisites
None
Custom Requisites
None
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