Is Death A Harm?

?
Epicurius' argument from experience
Argues against the badness of death
1 of 6
What are Epicurius' 2 assumptions?
Materialism and Hedonism
2 of 6
What is hedonism?
the only thing that is good is pleasure (happiness), and the only thing that is bad is pain.
3 of 6
What is materialism?
The idea that everything that exists, including the soul, is made up of physical atoms, so that immortality of the soul is impossible.
4 of 6
What is Epicurius' main argument?
P1: The only intrinsic good or bad require experiences. P2: Death precludes experience. Concl: Therefore, death cannot be bad.
5 of 6
What is Nagel's definition of death?
death equals the permanent end of existence and a loss of the quality of life.
6 of 6

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

What are Epicurius' 2 assumptions?

Back

Materialism and Hedonism

Card 3

Front

What is hedonism?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

What is materialism?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

What is Epicurius' main argument?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Philosophy resources:

See all Philosophy resources »See all République resources »