Explore the profound impact of embracing mortality on our approach to living through the lens of anthropologist Kelli Swazey's study of the Torajan people. Discover how this Indonesian community's unique cultural practices of living alongside their deceased loved ones challenge Western notions of death and offer insights into fostering a more meaningful existence. Delve into thought-provoking concepts that encourage reflection on personal attitudes towards mortality and its potential to reshape perspectives on life's value and purpose.
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Syllabus
What happens when we welcome death in defining life?
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