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Aging, Death, and Human Longevity
A Philosophical Inquiry
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Publisher |
2003
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ISBN | 9780520938809, 0520938801,
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Language |
English
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Subject | Aging. Aging. Aging. Aging. -- fast -- (OCoLC)fst00800293 Attitude to Death. Euthanasia, Passive. FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Aging. -- bisacsh Life Expectancy. Life Support Care. Longevity. Longevity. Longevity. -- fast -- (OCoLC)fst01002373 SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Gerontology. -- bisacsh Terminal care. Terminal care. Terminal care. -- fast -- (OCoLC)fst01147835 |
Description
A discussion of the philosophical and cultural issues surrounding the emotionally charged issue of human life span and longevity, this text evaluates arguments both for and against prolonging life. It proposes a progressive social policy for responding to dramatic increases in life expectancy.