1. Consult key philosophical &/or theological texts in either the tradition you grew up in, or the tradition you feel closest to now (or a third tradition that you find fascinating, if you really want to). For instance, if you grew up in a Christian tradition (or now feel close to that tradition, or just feel particularly fascinated by that discourse) you could compare and contrast what the gospels of Matthew, Luke, and John suggest about "heaven" and "eternal life".
2. Interview someone in the theology/philosophy field who has spent significant time thinking about, reading about, and discussing the concepts of death, afterlife, annihilation, Heaven, eternal return, reincarnation, etc. It would be preferable, probably, to interview someone with a belief system similar to your own but more clearly developed.
Ideally, you would do some independent reading, speak to the expert, ask the expert about further reading, do the further reading, and then have a follow-up conversation or email exchange with the expert.
Please post your 3-7 paragraph analysis of theories of death from the tradition you studied, extensively quoting both primary sources and personal communication with an expert. Use proper citations, which "look like this" (Andy 10).
Due Wednesday, 11th of May at 9pm.
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