[ ... ] face of death, the need to hide away things seems just to evaporate. I feel free now to tell even the darkest secrets of my life. The other side of ... more
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death
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“It is folly to die of the fear of death”
@ 2012-04-14 – 22:52:35
Death is nothing to us, because a body that has been dispersed into elements experiences no sensations, and the absence of sensation is nothing to … more -
Could getting rid of death be a bad thing, after all?
@ 2011-06-10 – 10:59:55
I have written in this blog often about the Epicurean idea of getting rid of the fear of death. I have gotten responses from people who have argued that … more -
Why death is nothing to us?
@ 2011-06-05 – 01:14:54
Death is nothing to us; for that which has been dissolved into it's elements experiences no sensations, and that which has no sensation is nothing to … more -
"Whom they have injured they also hate." (or The Very Best Bits from Seneca The Younger)
@ 2010-12-21 – 22:01:56
[ ... ] Essays" Death is the release from all pain and complete cessation, beyond which our suffering will not extend. It will return us to that condition ... more -
"Never let the future disturb you" or Marcus Aurelius and Epicurus on foundations for a good life
@ 2009-11-24 – 23:04:13
[ ... ] on death Death is nothing to us; for that which has been dissolved into its elements experiences no sensations, and that which has no ... more -
Is it possible to live a pleasant life without living justly and wisely?
@ 2009-08-16 – 22:05:45
[ ... ] way. 2. Death is nothing to us; for that which has been dissolved into its elements experiences no sensations, and that which has no sensation is ... more -
What’s so special about death, after all?
@ 2008-01-07 – 22:23:38
One of the main selling points for Christianity and Islam is the promise of a brand new life after death. These religions do really promise that you … more
