Rights and Responsibilities
“Rights and Responsibilities” by Natalie Fraser, published by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in 1988, offers a thoughtful exploration of societal attitudes toward death. This 24-page work presents insights into the complexities surrounding dying, emphasizing how an increased awareness of our life goals can lead to a more peaceful acceptance of death. The author draws on the experiences of Dr. Robert Kavanaugh, who shares his perspectives on mourning, contemporary views on euthanasia and suicide, and the significance of funerals.
Readers will find a nuanced discussion that challenges conventional beliefs about death and dying. The text delves into outdated death mythology and encourages reflection on the emotional and psychological aspects of bereavement. Through Kavanaugh’s experiences as a teacher, psychologist, and former priest, the book aims to provide a realistic understanding of death’s role in life, fostering a dialogue that is both informative and reflective.
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Here is a new look at our unrealistic attitudes toward dying. Facing Death does not attempt to unravel mysteries; rather it shows that a growing awareness of what we hope to achieve in life can bring peaceful resignation when death approaches. Among much else Robert Kavanaugh discusses our preconceived notions about mourning, our outdated death mythology, today’s changing views of euthanasia and suicide, and the value and purpose of funerals. As teacher, psychologist, and former priest, Dr. Kavanaugh has had innumerable contacts with the dying and the grieving, and he has known bereavement himself. He says, “My ideas are more than theories; they were tested in reality and they worked.” “Wise and comforting counsel … Kavanaugh succeeds in making death real—and important—and convincing us that to shun death is likewise to evade life.” — Human Behavior.
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