Confrontations with the Reaper: A Philosophical Study of the Nature and Value of Death

I've read most of Feldman's work and this continues the streak of enjoyment. For the uninitiated it can be a little cumbersome as Feldman is a hound for clarity and this leads to a plethora of definitions. But the argumentation that comes afterward is interesting and well worth the read.

Most chapters focuse on explaining various definitions. There are not substantial metaphysical analyses. I can't believe that this book was published by OUP. Dissapointing.

Feldman's analysis is cogent and creative, a hard combination to achieve. Worth reading and re-reading -- and invaluable to students.

_Confrontations with the Reaper_ is a good introduction to philosophical thinking. It is very well written and full of life. Many classroom discussions will pour from its pages.The philosophy club at my college is using this text for a discussion along with Camus, Woody Allen, and _The Bagavad Gita_.The only problem with it is that it is so analytic that it seems to suggest materialism as an idea human state to be in, but that's just my personal problem with the book.If you're studying the philosophy of death or are in a college philosophy club this one's a great pick.

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