Psychology 321: Conscious Dying

Course Mentor: John Griffin, PhD

Tuition: $375

A consideration of the Socratic-Platonic injunction to "Practice Dying" within the context of Philosophy as the "Love of Wisdom" and "Wisdom of Love" and living a mindful, examined life incorporating the practice of ethical, caring behavior. An East-West perspective on ethics and human values for truly conscious and insightful living and dying. Philosophical implications of testimonies from Near-Death Experiences.

Required Texts:

Kübler-Ross, Elisabeth and Kessler, David. Life Lessons: Two Experts on Death and Dying Teach Us About the Mysteries of Life and Living. NY: Touchstone Books, 2001. (You can click on the title to order from the WorldU+Amazon link. To save money, be sure to look for used copies on the Amazon page for this book.)

Reyes, Benito F. Conscious Dying. Ojai: World University, 3rd Edition, 1993.
(The above listed book is available at World University in Ojai; please order at the time of registration)

Ring, Kenneth (and co-authors). Lessons from the Light: What We Can Learn from The Near-Death Experience. (You can click on the title to order from the WorldU+Amazon link. To save money, be sure to look for used copies on the Amazon page for this book.)

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