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The death as the most difficult event in the human life

Author(s): Henryk Majkrzak
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Theology and Religion
Published by: Wyższe Seminarium Misyjne Księży Sercanów
Keywords: death;philosophical and theological reflection on death

Summary/Abstract: In this article, the author undertakes an attempt to examine the nature of death as such. He begins with analyzing the commonsense understanding of death and, then passes on to philosophical and theological analyses. The author attempts to refer the philosophical and theological reflection on death and dying to the contemporary cultural context. Without a proper answer to questions: who man is, why he came into existence, and what the purpose of his life is, one cannot overcame the fear of passing away, suffering and death.

  • Issue Year: 31/2016
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 203-209
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Polish