Death and the World Religions: How Religion Informs End-of-life Decisions
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Copyright: 2016
Pages: 234
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Death and Dying provides a comprehensive introduction to the biological, psychological, social, cultural, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of death and the end-of-life experience. The text explores how individuals, families, healthcare professionals, and society understand and respond to dying, grief, bereavement, and loss while examining the impact of culture, religion, and personal beliefs on attitudes toward death. Students are encouraged to think critically about topics such as end-of-life decision-making, hospice and palliative care, ethical dilemmas, and the emotional challenges faced by patients, caregivers, and loved ones. By combining foundational concepts with real-world examples and reflective learning opportunities, the book prepares readers to approach death and dying with greater knowledge, compassion, and confidence in both personal and professional settings.
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER ONE: Dying and Death
CHAPTER TWO: End-of-Life Decisions and Care
CHAPTER THREE: Near-Death Experience
CHAPTER FOUR: Egyptian and Mesopotamian Views on Death and the Afterlife
CHAPTER FIVE: Hinduism
CHAPTER SIX: Buddhism
CHAPTER SEVEN: Tibetan Buddhism
CHAPTER EIGHT: Judaism
CHAPTER NINE: Christianity
CHAPTER TEN: Islam
CONCLUSION
Dr. Walter N. Sisto is a Professor of Religious Studies in the Health Humanities and Social Sciences Department at D'Youville University. He received his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from the University of St. Michael's College in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Sisto has published extensively on a wide range of topics related to theology, bioethics, and healthcare.
Death and Dying provides a comprehensive introduction to the biological, psychological, social, cultural, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of death and the end-of-life experience. The text explores how individuals, families, healthcare professionals, and society understand and respond to dying, grief, bereavement, and loss while examining the impact of culture, religion, and personal beliefs on attitudes toward death. Students are encouraged to think critically about topics such as end-of-life decision-making, hospice and palliative care, ethical dilemmas, and the emotional challenges faced by patients, caregivers, and loved ones. By combining foundational concepts with real-world examples and reflective learning opportunities, the book prepares readers to approach death and dying with greater knowledge, compassion, and confidence in both personal and professional settings.
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER ONE: Dying and Death
CHAPTER TWO: End-of-Life Decisions and Care
CHAPTER THREE: Near-Death Experience
CHAPTER FOUR: Egyptian and Mesopotamian Views on Death and the Afterlife
CHAPTER FIVE: Hinduism
CHAPTER SIX: Buddhism
CHAPTER SEVEN: Tibetan Buddhism
CHAPTER EIGHT: Judaism
CHAPTER NINE: Christianity
CHAPTER TEN: Islam
CONCLUSION
Dr. Walter N. Sisto is a Professor of Religious Studies in the Health Humanities and Social Sciences Department at D'Youville University. He received his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from the University of St. Michael's College in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Sisto has published extensively on a wide range of topics related to theology, bioethics, and healthcare.