The Troubled Dream of Life

Download or read book The Troubled Dream of Life written by Daniel Callahan and published by Georgetown University Press. This book was released on 2000-06-12 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on his own experience, and on literature, philosophy, and medicine, Daniel Callahan offers great insight into how to deal with the rewards of modern medicine without upsetting our perception of death. He examines how we view death and the care of the critically ill or dying, and he suggests ways of understanding death that can lead to a peaceful acceptance. Callahan's thoughtful perspective notably enhances the legal and moral discussions about end-of-life issues. Originally published in 1993 by Simon and Schuster.