Dialogue

Abstract

This chapter brings together the four enabling frames and reviews their relative strengths in the light of points of conflict and agreement. Points of conflict include whether life continues after death, whether death is intrinsic to the structures of life, and whether my-death represents something beyond itself. Points of agreement include improvements in the ability to think and speak about my-death, improvements in quality of life, and the positive contribution of markers of finitude to my-death awareness. This chapter’s discussion also highlights how engagement with my-death can enhance a sense of vibrancy and meaning in life.