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Lydia Dugdale on the Lost Art of Dying

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The Art of Dying: Historical Perspectives and Personal Empowerment

This chapter explores the historical concept of Ars Moriendi, focusing on its role as a guide for confronting mortality and the significance of living well to die well. It highlights adaptations across cultures and the influence of historical events, such as the bubonic plague, on personal empowerment and community in the face of death.

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