The Fear of Death

We are all going to die. How do we respond to that knowledge? Learn why the Roman philosopher Lucretius believed that our fear of death drives us to act against our best interests. And why the Daoist philosopher Zhuangzi wondered if our negative view of death even makes sense. Either way, fearing death seems to be part of what it means to be human.

English
  • Originally Aired July 19, 2019
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created May 5, 2024 by
    RicaRaducanu
  • Modified May 5, 2024 by
    RicaRaducanu