Rethinking Life and Death
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Rethinking Life and Death is a philosophical book by ethicist Peter Singer that challenges traditional moral views on issues such as euthanasia, abortion, and the value of human life in light of modern medical technology.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Rethinking Life and Death canonical | 2 |
| Unsanctifying Human Life | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Rethinking Life and Death Context triple: [Peter Singer, notableWork, Rethinking Life and Death]
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On Living: A Postscript
"On Living: A Postscript" is an additional reflective piece by Stephen King that extends and deepens the autobiographical and craft-focused insights of his book "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft."
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B.
On the Theology of Death
"On the Theology of Death" is a theological work by Karl Rahner that explores the meaning of human death in light of Christian faith, grace, and eschatological hope.
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Dying to Live: Near-Death Experiences
Dying to Live: Near-Death Experiences is a book by psychologist Susan Blackmore that critically examines near-death experiences through the lens of scientific and psychological explanations rather than supernatural interpretations.
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Fifth Treatise on the Soul and Death
The Fifth Treatise on the Soul and Death is a section of Saadia Gaon’s philosophical work *Emunot ve-Deot* that explores the nature of the soul and the afterlife from a medieval Jewish rationalist perspective.
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E.
No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality
"No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality" is Michael J. Fox’s reflective memoir that candidly explores his experiences with Parkinson’s disease, aging, and resilience while maintaining his characteristic humor and optimism.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Rethinking Life and Death Target entity description: Rethinking Life and Death is a philosophical book by ethicist Peter Singer that challenges traditional moral views on issues such as euthanasia, abortion, and the value of human life in light of modern medical technology.
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A.
On Living: A Postscript
"On Living: A Postscript" is an additional reflective piece by Stephen King that extends and deepens the autobiographical and craft-focused insights of his book "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft."
-
B.
On the Theology of Death
"On the Theology of Death" is a theological work by Karl Rahner that explores the meaning of human death in light of Christian faith, grace, and eschatological hope.
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C.
Dying to Live: Near-Death Experiences
Dying to Live: Near-Death Experiences is a book by psychologist Susan Blackmore that critically examines near-death experiences through the lens of scientific and psychological explanations rather than supernatural interpretations.
-
D.
Fifth Treatise on the Soul and Death
The Fifth Treatise on the Soul and Death is a section of Saadia Gaon’s philosophical work *Emunot ve-Deot* that explores the nature of the soul and the afterlife from a medieval Jewish rationalist perspective.
-
E.
No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality
"No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality" is Michael J. Fox’s reflective memoir that candidly explores his experiences with Parkinson’s disease, aging, and resilience while maintaining his characteristic humor and optimism.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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ethics book ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ philosophy book ⓘ |
| addresses |
assisted suicide
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neonatal intensive care ⓘ persistent vegetative state ⓘ withdrawing life support ⓘ |
| argues |
modern medical technology undermines traditional boundaries between life and death
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moral status depends on characteristics like consciousness and self-awareness ⓘ there is no absolute moral prohibition on ending human life ⓘ |
| author | Peter Singer ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Australia ⓘ |
| criticizes | traditional sanctity-of-life doctrine ⓘ |
| genre |
ethics
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philosophy ⓘ |
| hasPart | discussion of five traditional commandments about life and death ⓘ |
| hasPerspectiveOn |
moral status of embryos and fetuses
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moral status of severely disabled infants ⓘ resource allocation in healthcare ⓘ |
| hasPhilosophicalStance |
preference utilitarianism
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utilitarianism ⓘ |
| hasReception |
controversial in public debate
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influential in bioethics discourse ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
contemporary medical technology
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utilitarian ethics ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
abortion
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bioethics ⓘ end-of-life decisions ⓘ euthanasia ⓘ medical ethics ⓘ personhood ⓘ quality of life ⓘ sanctity of life ⓘ value of human life ⓘ |
| notableFor |
popularizing applied ethics debates about life and death
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systematic critique of the sanctity-of-life ethic ⓘ |
| proposes |
new commandments for life and death in a technological age
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rethinking traditional moral rules about killing ⓘ |
| publicationDate | 1994 ⓘ |
| publisher |
Oxford University Press
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St. Martin's Press ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Practical Ethics
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Rethinking Life and Death self-linksurface differs ⓘ
surface form:
Unsanctifying Human Life
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| targetAudience |
bioethicists
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general readers ⓘ students of philosophy ⓘ |
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Unsanctifying Human Life