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Summary: fascinating
Review: Having only recently stumbled upon the significance of the difference between my living self and the corpse I will become, I am grateful to find this clear, intelligent and thoughtful analysis available. The argument presented is that there's more to us than the psychological aspects of these animal bodies we move-about in. There is also the biological basis out of which we emerge as persons from infancy, as well as the biological basis to which we return when our exquisite minds lose potency. In short, there is more to us than our cherished mental processes. The fact that this "more" is strictly biological may be distasteful to many readers. However, I find that the perspective is factual and important. The territory covered extends from the ordinary, casual definition of personhood to the ontological basis for such possibility. It is a well-guided tour. The author teaches as much about the nature of philosophy and how it is conducted as he does about the true nature of people. It is an extremely enjoyable read.
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Summary: Wonderful book
Review: I'm fortunate enough to be lectured by the author, and his remarkable character shines through in this fascinating and well written book. Even if you don't agree with what he is saying, he is very convincing, and entertaining at the same time.
It'll certainly get you thinking.
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