PHIL 3386 - Philosophy of Death

Credits: 3 Class: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of Philosophy or junior standing, or instructor consent.
Death is an inevitable part of life, and yet we tend to avoid thinking about it. This class will engage philosophically with some of the central issues of death: What does it mean to die? What does the fact of death tell us about the meaning of life? Is life after death possible - if so, what does it mean to be yourself after you are dead? What are the ethical issues surrounding death? Is it ever moral, or even rational, to want to end your own life?