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| − | '''Thanatology''' is the [[science|scientific study]] of [[death]], particularly the [[emotion|grief]] and social attitudes surrounding death. |
+ | '''Thanatology''' is the [[science|scientific study]] of [[death]], particularly the [[emotion|grief]] and social attitudes surrounding death. Those who study in this field are known as '''thantologists'''. |
[[Data]] studied various aspects of thanatology while researching the proper way to say goodbye to [[Ro Laren]] and [[Geordi La Forge]] after it was believed that they were killed in a [[transporter]] accident. In Data's research, he revealed that "''in almost all societies, it is traditional to say a ritual farewell to those you call friends.''" ({{TNG|The Next Phase}}) |
[[Data]] studied various aspects of thanatology while researching the proper way to say goodbye to [[Ro Laren]] and [[Geordi La Forge]] after it was believed that they were killed in a [[transporter]] accident. In Data's research, he revealed that "''in almost all societies, it is traditional to say a ritual farewell to those you call friends.''" ({{TNG|The Next Phase}}) |
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| − | Thanatology is the main science amongst the [[Vhnori]]. [[Neria]] was the chief |
+ | Thanatology is the main science amongst the [[Vhnori]]. [[Neria]] was the chief thanatologist of the Vhnori. ({{VOY|Emanations}}) |
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==Related links== |
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* [[Klingon death ritual]] |
* [[Klingon death ritual]] |
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[[Category:Academic disciplines]] |
[[Category:Academic disciplines]] |
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[[Category:Science]] |
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Revision as of 17:28, 30 January 2008
Thanatology is the scientific study of death, particularly the grief and social attitudes surrounding death. Those who study in this field are known as thantologists.
Data studied various aspects of thanatology while researching the proper way to say goodbye to Ro Laren and Geordi La Forge after it was believed that they were killed in a transporter accident. In Data's research, he revealed that "in almost all societies, it is traditional to say a ritual farewell to those you call friends." (TNG: "The Next Phase")
Thanatology is the main science amongst the Vhnori. Neria was the chief thanatologist of the Vhnori. (VOY: "Emanations")