PSYN 317 - Perspectives on Death

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Mercy University

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An interdisciplinary approach to death as at once a known and an unknown phenomenon: what science can tell us about death; what philosophers have said about death; the examination and critique of recent research concerning the needs of the dying person, the bereavement experiences of the survivors, and children's understanding of death; the significance of death as it relates to human dignity and autonomy. Prerequisites: PHIL 110 or RELG 110. (Previously numbered: PSYN/PHIL 217) 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mercy.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 637-2969

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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