Immortality

“There is no virtue if there is no immortality.” These are interesting claims, as they both have to do with the idea of religion and aspects of Christianity which are referenced throughout the book. I will also mention Dostoevsky’s views on the subject as well, as that could add insightful information to the overarching question. Ivan is seen as a “good guy” in the book, because he is honest, smart, well educated,…

From the beginning of time, mythology has acted as the key of understanding life’s confusions, battles and teaches the reader valuable life lessons. Many of mankind’s tales of expeditions, searching for immortality is a very mutual theme for that, the search for immortality has been a major concern for many men and women throughout history. To spend time with a special someone and never having to say goodbye would greatly attract to most people, however when death steps into the picture, one…

will explain Plato’s Arguments about the immortality of the soul and why I disagree with his theories. “Argument from Simplicity” is one of Plato’s arguments I will attempt to counter. There is certain weakness that undercut Plato’s argument about the soul’s immortality. I do agree with the thought that the soul is immortal. I do not agree, however, with how Plato debates for the immortality of the soul. In Phaedo, Plato argues for the soul’s immortality and attempts to provide proof and…

“Plato and Immortality: An examination of the argument in the Republic, Book X,” an article by R. R. Hartford, argues that the tenth book of the Republic is noteworthy because of its historical influence on thought and because of Plato’s striking claims throughout. It emphasizes the Phaedrus argument, that reasoned the endless position of the spirit from which everything else lacks and shows that the Republic argument comes to the same conclusion because the soul lacks a characteristic which…

“Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality.” Emily Dickinson lives on in the minds of people who love her and her poetry, even though she never sought the immortality that comes with fame. Dickinson had a very humble and religious upbringing, causing her to reject the idea of God but not entirely abandon the way she was taught to live and think. She lived a reclusive life in her family’s house, alone with her thoughts and emotions. Her failed love affair gave her the knowledge that…

Nandanie George WLIT 201 Professor Ghelli October 29, 2016 Fearing Death: Gilgamesh's Search for Immortality in the Epic of Gilgamesh. From since the earlier years, people fear dying and many search for ways to carry on their lives forever. We have seen this theme of immortality appeared in some of the earliest written texts, especially in the Epic of Gilgamesh which was written in Sumerian cuneiform during the 2000 BC. This text has since influenced many works that is present today. Gilgamesh…

In the chapter titled, “Immortality,” Matt Ridley discusses the idea of the immortal cell theory. He presents some case studies as well as his own speculations. To began, he explains how the origin of the first cell is still alive in us today and although this is true it does not mean our species will live forever. The function of our life and all life is to reproduce but to get to that we have over came many challenges. On Chromosome 14, the presence of the TEP1 gene seems to be the source of…

Some of these beliefs include the belief in God, the words of the prophets, God gave the law to Moses, and there will be a resurrection of the good “in the world to come”. One belief that is somewhat debated is the immortality and the resurrection of the dead. Many believe that immortality comes from acting virtuously, living on through your children, and leaving behind a charitable contribution to the world. There are different beliefs among Jews regarding their role in life. Some believe…

The four theories of personal identity—body theory, soul theory, memory theory, brain theory— are very well discussed in John Perry's book, A Dialogue on Personal Identity and Immortality. In an argument between Gretchen Weirob, Sam Miller, and Dave Cohen, all these theories are put into question in a discussion about the possibility of life after death. Overall, throughout the book , in these discussions it seems as if the body theory wins the argument for having more pros and fewer cons than…

dialogue with his students on how death is not something to fear, but rather what every philosopher is working towards. The scope of the investigation that Socrates takes up turns from whether or not philosophers should await death to the claims of immortality of the soul. To understand where this discussion of the soul comes from, one must understand the idea of death…