Aging, Death, and Human Longevity

Christine Overall's philosophical inquiry is rigorous and distinctive — she brings a feminist lens to questions about aging, longevity, and whether there is a 'duty to die,' ultimately concluding that longer life is generally better and that equitable life extension is a legitimate policy goal. University of California Press publication and reviews in major philosophical journals confirm its scholarly standing. This is academic philosophy, not bedside reading, but within that frame it is a significant contribution.