Continental Philosophy Review, 1994

Scientific GOD Journal, 2019

Space, time, finite and infinite, death and immortality have always been moments of absolute reflection for man. This article, between quantum physics, Western speculation and Eastern philosophy, intends to hypothesize the non-dimensionality of death, its innumerability, like dream or schizophrenia, on the basis of superimposed logic and quantum entanglement. In this context, the theme of infinity is also dealt with, based on the cyclicity and repeatability of the Universe proposed by recent models in line with Eastern philosophy and religion.

2015

The simple question ‘who is dead? ’ may actually be regarded as semantically flawed, though few people would question the meaning of a phrase which is so commonly used. Deconstructing the phrase exposes the paradox it contains, however, as ‘being dead ’ means that the living person no longer exists; there could be, if any, only a dead body. As a result, the interrogative ‘who’, which expects a proper noun (a name) of a particular person to be given in answer, is no longer appropriate, as the ‘who’ or ‘person ’ has ceased to exist. Of course, it seems that we could ordinarily refer to or predicate a dead person, which is called ‘posthumous reference ’ or ‘posthumous predication’1. For instance, we could say meaningfully, ‘Winston Churchill is still respected’. However, even though those kinds of expression might sound meaningful or natural as English sentences, we have to say that there are some serious semantic problems hidden here, as, exactly speaking, an object to be referred no ...

Johns Hopkins University, 2020

Changes in semantics has diluted the meaning of abortion and euthanasia. Using political philosophy, this paper examines the treatment of terminology and linguistic choice and how they serve as a quiet catalyst for both movements. In the first chapter, the rhetorical question 'what is death' allows the readers of this thesis to ponder the finality of all that is living. The abortion chapter is chronologically structured beginning with an overview of state laws and national legislation criminalizing activity. Political movements, scientific advancements and new terminology are included and presented in a parallel manner. The euthanasia chapter reveals quite intriguing discoveries of priming and framing techniques. Research pertaining to historical connotations of good death and syntax was also conducted to expand this chapter. Peer reviewed articles, Supreme Court cases, books on death and even one piece of strategic management research was used to develop the thesis. The results are fascinating and divulge a litany of terms, titles and phrases used to describe two words-abortion and euthanasia. The resounding sentiment in the United States at this point in time (circa 2020) is to follow the science. In contrast, there seems to be a loss of appetite when the science leads in a direction opposite a preferred ideological path. Immoral activity that may have seemed unreasonable yesteryear are now deemed reasonable, cost effective and moral today. What is most revealing about the research is the metaphorical greased hill, i.e. slippery slope that is and may possibly continue to lead to an unknown, dangerous place. As new terms are adopted to replace abortion and euthanasia, a chasm expands preventing a realistic connection to their purposed intent. iii The aim of this paper is to make a cogent case to use plain language that agrees more to the actual procedural outcomes. Adoption of the language should be evident in research, legislation, associations, court rulings, clinical and legal practices and bureaucratic agencies. Among these entities and others, there must be an unequivocal acknowledgement that the result of abortion and euthanasia will always be hastened death.

The Southern Journal of Philosophy, 1985

RSK 424 2012 MR. JT FABER DEPARTMENT PRIVATE LAW measurement thereof 35 -39 5. Conclusion 40 -43 6. Bibliography 44 -49.

Palliative & supportive care, 2017

2023

Introduction: Michael Cholbi's book "Immortality and the Philosophy of Death" offers a profound examination of the notion of immortality and its philosophical ramifications. Cholbi goes beyond surface-level discussions and delves deep into the paradoxes associated with immortality, assesses the significance of mortality, and scrutinizes death as a form of harm. This review intends to build upon the previous analysis by providing a comprehensive evaluation of the book's primary arguments, shedding light on their strengths and weaknesses in greater depth.