Mortality and Priorities

Mortality and Priorities explores how acknowledging our inevitable death shapes our values and daily decisions, ultimately guiding us toward meaningful living. It delves into thanatology, examining how our understanding of death influences our life priorities through philosophical and religious lenses. The book highlights that recognizing mortality isn't morbid but a catalyst for reprioritizing what truly matters, challenging readers to confront their own mortality with purpose rather than fear.

The book begins by establishing a foundation of how death is perceived across different cultures and historical periods. It transitions into philosophical perspectives, from Stoicism to existentialism, and religious viewpoints, particularly Christian theology, to demonstrate how various thinkers and spiritual leaders have addressed mortality.

Structured in three parts, the book first introduces mortality awareness and its psychological effects, then examines shifts in priorities that occur when individuals genuinely acknowledge their mortality, and finally synthesizes these insights, offering practical guidance on cultivating a life aligned with one's deepest values.

By incorporating insights from philosophy, religion, psychology, and sociology, Mortality and Priorities presents a multifaceted perspective on living a purposeful life. It reframes death as a tool for prioritization, offering practical strategies for personal growth and spiritual values by integrating an awareness of death into our daily existence.

© 2025 Publifye (eBook): 9788235240132

Traductores: AI

Fecha de lanzamiento

eBook: 3 de marzo de 2025