This book explores the desire to live forever, which manifests itself in many forms. The author's self-expressed 'aim has been, simply, to write a readable book that will afford the reader an increased sensitivity to the many ways the desire for immortality has shaped history, philosophy, art, and literature.'
This book explores the desire to live forever, which manifests itself in many forms. The author's self-expressed 'aim has been, simply, to write a readable book that will afford the reader an increased sensitivity to the many ways the desire for immortality has shaped history, philosophy, art, and literature.'
Jason K. Swedene is an associate professor of philosophy and humanities at Lake Superior State University in Michigan. Swedene is also the director of the University's Honors Program. He has authored articles in ethics and a book entitled, A Philosophy of Moral Dilemmas: Why We Should Not Feel Guilty About Things We Have Done (Lewiston: Edwin Mellen Press, 2007).
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Chapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Acknowledgements Chapter 4 Chapter One: Death Chapter 5 Chapter Two: Love Chapter 6 Chapter Three: Fame Chapter 7 Chapter Four: Creativity and Legacy Chapter 8 Chapter Five: Spiritual Immortality: Personal Immortality 1 Chapter 9 Chapter Six: Earthly Immortality: Personal Immortality 2 Chapter 10 Chapter Seven: Merging with the Enduring Chapter 11 Appendix Chapter 12 Endnotes Chapter 13 Bibliography Chapter 14 Index