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.

Introduction

CHAPTER 1
Human Immortality
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CHAPTER 2
The Problem of Evil and Human Suffering
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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

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Conclusion

Appendix I. Suicide and Euthanasia

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Appendix II. The Hospice Movement

Appendix III. The Funeral Director

Bibliography

Index