The Kpim of Death

About the Book

As the lawyers engage in laws and legalities, the scientists in producing weapons of mass destructions, the terrorists in preparing the act of murder, we philosophers learn to live and die for a purpose. What is being born to die? The Kpim of Death is a provocative invitation to all and sundry to expend a little time out of their tight engagements to reflect on what death really means. This book initiates a significant contribution to knowledge in view of the concept, practices and experiences of death not only in the traditional society but more importantly in the contemporary world - a world that seems to have forgotten that as soon as a human is conceived and born, he is old enough to die. Above all, it penetrates the "ontos-logos" of death by showing us clearly that behind the materiality of this universe lays the reality of the real, which cannot be subjected to the principles of verifiability, laboratory tests and computerization. In view of its "enwisdomizational potentials, "nkuziological frame-work" and spiritual managerial competence, The Kpim of Death critically articulates and synthesizes the mystery, meaning and experiences of death as it questions and explores deeply the significance of the life and death of Prof. Pantaleon Iroegbu. Contributors to the volume have offered inspiring philosophical, spiritual, cultural and pedagogical insights on death and continuity for social care and development. It is being recommended for those who earnestly seek to be freed from the ignorance and fear of death in the modern world.

About the Author

Patrick Iroegbu, Ph.D is the Book Project Co-ordinator for Father Pantaleon-Iroegbu Foundation (FPPF).

Contact: fatherpantaleonfoundation@yahoo.ca