Epicurus Vs Plato
The subject of death and dying is one that philosophers have talked and wrote about for many years. It's impossible for anyone to know what truly happens after death, and many people have different and unique opinions regarding what happens after death, whether it be more of a religious or scientific view. Death is an unknown and interesting topic, that's why all of these unique opinions make for a good debate. Plato, an ancient Greek philosopher who was a student of Socrates has many works and Western influence on death and dying. Western views on the soul living after death is developed from Plato's ancient beliefs. Plato philosophized that the human soul is immortal, and that we shouldn't fear death. Epicurus, another ancient Greek philosopher argued that death is the end of the body and soul, and therefore should not be feared. These two philosophers have contrasting views on what happens after death, but both have similar views on how death shouldn't be feared. I find both Plato's and Epicurus's each make an equally persuasive case. The Phaedo is a dialogue depicting the death of Socrates, who was imprisoned for corrupting the minds of
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He writes about Epicureanism, and helps to support Epicurus's claims about death and dying. Lucretius is also passionate about how people shouldn't fear death, and believes that fear of death is the greatest obstacle to piece of mind. “Therefore death to us is nothing, nor concerns us in the least, Since nature of mind is mortal evermore” (Folly the Fear of Death). Lucretius believes the mind to be greater than the soul, and death to end the mind and soul. One of Lucretius's arguments is that in order for something to harm you, then you must exist at the same time to be harmed, thus when you are dead there is nothing, therefore you can't be
He writes about Epicureanism, and helps to support Epicurus's claims about death and dying. Lucretius is also passionate about how people shouldn't fear death, and believes that fear of death is the greatest obstacle to piece of mind. “Therefore death to us is nothing, nor concerns us in the least, Since nature of mind is mortal evermore” (Folly the Fear of Death). Lucretius believes the mind to be greater than the soul, and death to end the mind and soul. One of Lucretius's arguments is that in order for something to harm you, then you must exist at the same time to be harmed, thus when you are dead there is nothing, therefore you can't be