Class 2: Philosophical Thinking About Death

Question 1

What are the 3 main schools of thought?

Answer 1

1. Something happens
2. Nothing happens
3. I do not know

Question 2

Briefly explain something happens

Answer 2

Some part/form of ourselves lives on after bodily death. Then it travels to a different place. This is seen in a faith-based/spiritual view.

Question 3

Briefly explain nothing happens

Answer 3

All experiences cease to exist, we cease to exist. This is seen in a materialistic/scientific view.

Question 4

Briefly explain I do not know

Answer 4

“Ignorance is bliss”, we cannot know so why guess

Question 5

What are the 4 stories we tell ourselves about death?

Answer 5

1. Elixir
2. Resurrection
3. Soul
4. Legacy

Question 6

Briefly explain Elixir

Answer 6

A fountain of youth or magic potion that keeps us alive forever. Science has stem cells and Botox.

Question 7

Briefly explain Resurrection

Answer 7

Accepts death, but says you will rise up and live again like Jesus (orthodox belief). Science has freezing your dead body

Question 8

Briefly explain Soul

Answer 8

Leave our body behind and come back as a soul. Science has uploading your personality into an avatar.

Question 9

Briefly explain Legacy

Answer 9

The idea you can live on through the echos of your fame. Having children, being famous, etc….