PHL281H1 Lecture : the meaning of death
Document Summary
If you look back in time and reflect how primary particles which we now consist of have often been rearranged in the same order; yet our minds cannot remember it. Death: an infant sometimes lacks a self-awareness, as you mature, you become to recognize and understand your position. Can you be harmed in other ways: premise three can be argued against as well- if you believe in the afterlife. Lucretius"s subsidiary argument: your pre-natal non-existence neither harms or benefits you, there is no difference in kind between pre-natal and posthumous non- existence, your posthumous non-existence your death neither harms nor benefits you. It may impact others, but not the person themselves because they wouldn"t be here. Thomas nagel: american philosopher, argues against the epicureans that death is always a harm to the one who suffers it. Some examples: a woman"s partner has been having an affair while she is under the impression that they are monogamous.
