Excellent series
After listening to this series, I find myself more open minded about death. Kagan goes into the nature of death clearly and coherently describing what it means to die. After first describing the process and nature of death, he goes into its consequences. Often witty, he gives reasonable examples and strong analogies. He, ironically, also defines the value of life and the course has life affirming qualities. The first part of the series attempts to establish the theory that there is no soul. After that he goes into what it means to die and what it means to be alive on the basis that there is no soul. Very good overall, would reccommend the entire series, with the small caveat that the last few lectures on suicide are a bit dull (Could have been covered in one lecture). Enjoyed the series greatly.
Gee Bird via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/04/12
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That it's over too quick. Shelly, if you are reading this I for one yearn to have actually been there to ask questions and take part in this course. This is the best course so far that I've heard at Itunes U. Congratulations and I hope to hear more from Shelly Kagan.
YYZatcboy via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 01/25/11
Stop whatever you are doing and take this Open Course NOW! This class will challenge (and change) your whole perspective on death AND life! GET IT NOW!!!!
Lytchk via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/09/12
I won’t bother to write a long review, as the time you spend reading it could be better spent delving into this fascinating course, but I do want to say that Shelly Kagan is a riveting speaker, and he explored this topic with an astonishing level of depth, insight, humour and intelligence. And...Read full review »
Lebowski99 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 01/27/16
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