All diseases are curable, and the aging process and death are due to disease; it is possible, therefore, never to age and to live forever. In fact the problems of aging and death could be solved within a few years, if an all-out, massive scientific assault were made upon the problem. This, however, will not occur with the male establishment because: ... — SCUM Manifesto
If we truly feared death, then we would all be focused on figuring out how to stop it from happening. — darthbarracuda
Every living thing 'inherently fears' to cease living, no? — 180 Proof
But if life is considered to be the greatest gift, then why are so many of us ignoring the looming erasure? Could it be that we do not actually truly believe that life is good?
If we truly feared death, then we would all be focused on figuring out how to stop it from happening. — darthbarracuda
the one aim of those who practice philosophy in the proper manner is to practice for dying and death
I think instead of being afraid of dying, we are actually afraid of the way we will die. — darthbarracuda
At older age some are ready to die. They have seen their friends or their loved ones died and have not much to do, especially if they are sick. For many people it's actually a relief. — ssu
My great grandmother, who was still alive when I was a baby was a baby during the US Civil War. Dying is one of the most human things we can do. — T Clark
In fact, I will go so far as to say: suicide is absolutely unjustifiable, but I imagine that the best excuse for it would be physical pain. — Merkwurdichliebe
I think instead of being afraid of dying, we are actually afraid of the way we will die. — darthbarracuda
I think instead of being afraid of dying, we are actually afraid of the way we will die. — darthbarracuda
On reflection, of course, if there is no life after death we have nothing to fear. — Apollodorus
How do you imagine this "nothing"? — SolarWind
It's elementary my dear Watson. Death fears geometric progressions. — Sherlock Holmes
What about cancer, Sherlock? — Dr. Watson
Double-edged sword, Watson! Double-edged sword! — Sherlock Holmes
I deny it. Make your case. — tim wood
If you have nobody, absolutely nobody in this World that cares about you or for whom you are important, then perhaps the only thing that you might be afraid of death is the pain or the way you go. The World will hardly notice your departure. — ssu
Distinction between death and dying. Further, I am not persuaded that creatures of my acquaintance, near or far, fear either death or dying. Maybe pain, but likely operting on an entire whole other set of priorities. — tim wood
Pain useful in evolutionary terms, but yours crosses into teleology.Pain exists to keep death at bay - a stitch in time saves nine kinda deal. — TheMadFool
Pain useful in evolutionary terms, but yours crosses into teleology. — tim wood
But you again refer to death. Please make clear what it is that you're referring to. What do you know about death? — tim wood
Further, "creatures" is your word, not mine. If you wish to restrict to human beings, I'm agreeable. Else on your terminology we're also considering all other animals. And maybe some other living things. — tim wood
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