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In the following brief, quite modest reflection, I try to come to an understanding of one of Hans Jonas’ most fascinating and important discussions. I will also give it the respect and merit it is manifestly due — long overdue, it seems to me — by confronting it philosophically: i.e., critically.
Between us and heaven or hell there is only life, which is the frailest thing in the world.
Pascal
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Zaner, R.M. (1978). Ontology and the Body: A Reflection. In: Spicker, S.F. (eds) Organism, Medicine, and Metaphysics. Philosophy and Medicine, vol 7. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-9783-7_15
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