The Badness of Death - The Deprivation Account - Part II
Offered By: Yale University via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the philosophical concept of why death may be considered bad in this 52-minute lecture from Yale University's Philosophy course. Delve into the deprivation account, which posits that death's badness stems from the loss of life's positive experiences. Examine Epicurus' perspective on when death becomes bad and question the necessity of existence for experiencing deprivation. Consider whether death should be viewed as bad due to the loss of potential unborn persons. Engage with thought-provoking ideas about the nature of death, existence, and the value of life through this in-depth philosophical discussion.
Syllabus
- Chapter 1. Introduction: The Central Badness of Death .
- Chapter 2. The Deprivation Account of Badness in Death .
- Chapter 3. Epicurus: "When Does Death Become Bad?" .
- Chapter 4. The Existence Requirement: Is It Necessary? .
- Chapter 5. Should Death Be Bad for the Loss of the Unborn Person? .
- Chapter 6. Conclusion .
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