Lidando com a finitude : os atravessamentos da consciência da morte

Abstract

Death is the irreversible process of interruption of biological activities fundamental to the definition and maintenance of life in a system classified as alive. Talking about death tends to be a subject that arouses anguish and fear, as it provides awareness of finitude. The aim of this study is to present, from a literature review, the meaning of death for civilizations over time, as well as the way in which individuals react to issues related not only to their own finitude, but also to those of loved ones . The importance of awareness of finitude for the way of life and organization of societies will be presented, as well as the feelings and reactions to this reflection. Finally, the main attitudes towards death by the actors involved will be presented, as well as the presentation of what the fear of death can represent for the advancement of human relationships, and what its impacts can cause in people's way of life.