DEATH, AND THE STORIES WE DON'T HAVE

It is argued that death has a particular sting for people of the contemporary world since there is a lack of stories and metaphors to talk about it. People must tell stories to distract themselves from death, to explain and to mitigate its worst consequences and to suggest how they will be preserved...

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Published in:	The Monist 1993-04, Vol.76 (2), p.252-269
Main Author:	Amato, Joseph A.
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Beliefs, opinions and attitudes Death Death & dying Hope Metaphor Modern philosophy Myth ritual theory Myths Narrative history Narratives Passion Philosophical analysis Social aspects Storytelling World wars
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Summary:	It is argued that death has a particular sting for people of the contemporary world since there is a lack of stories and metaphors to talk about it. People must tell stories to distract themselves from death, to explain and to mitigate its worst consequences and to suggest how they will be preserved from it.
ISSN:	0026-9662 2153-3601