Death - Video
Shelly Kagan(PHIL 176) There is one thing I can be sure of: I am going to die. But what am I to make of that fact? This course will examine a number of issues that arise once we begin to reflect on our mortality. The possibility that death may not actually be the end is considered. Are we, in some sense, immortal? Would immortality be desirable? Also a clearer notion of what it is to die is examined. What doe... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 26 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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The lecture begins by examining the consequences a suicide has on both the person committing it and those around this person. The question is raised, however, whether this factor is the only that counts morally, as utilitarians claim, or whether othe... more
The discussion of suicide continues. A few more cases are introduced to consider circumstances under which it might be rational to end one's life, and more graphs are drawn that show relevant variations in the quality of one's life. A question is the... more
This is the first of a series of lectures on suicide. Two very distinct contexts are presented in which the subject can be further explored. The first is rationality and the question of under what circumstances it makes sense to end one's own life. T... more
In this lecture, Professor Kagan invites students to pose the question of how one should live life knowing that it will certainly end in death. He also explores the issue of how we should set our goals and how we should go about achieving them, beari... more
Professor Kagan explores the issue of how thinking about death may influence the way we live. Fear as an emotional response to death is discussed as well as whether it is appropriate and under what conditions. A distinction is made between fear of th... more
Further bad aspects of death are considered, including ubiquity, or the fact that death may occur at any time and strike anyone. Professor Kagan invites students to contemplate the possibility of death-free time periods, vacation spots, and activitie... more
Lecture 20 continues the discussion of the value of life. It considers the neutral container theory, which holds that the value of life is simply a function of its contents, both pleasant and painful, and contrasts this with the valuable container th... more
The discussion of the badness of death continues by asking whether it is bad that we do not exist before our birth. The views of a number of contemporary philosophers, such as Tom Nagle, Fred Feldman, and Derek Parfit, are introduced. Then Professor ... more
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The professor giving the lecture on Plato and the soul wasted the time of his students and at their great expense.
Apple Podcasts1August Consumer
United States3 years ago - Privileged
Wow does this man like to grace his reasoning across a stage assuming you’re still listening. He is obviously manically delighted by his own thoughts, the kind of man who could exist alone in a room as long as he could hear his own voice.
He’s exhausting. What’s worse is he thinks he’s being profound. And you may foolishly mistake his energy for an academic fervor towards the gems of truth. When his conclusions arrive, however, you’re left holding a pebble. I’d just stick it in your ear to mute... more
Apple Podcasts1Jimper66United States5 years ago - A Real Eye-Opener
An incredible class that truly pushes oneself to approach the nature of death and the meaning that life can have in not just a different perspective but also in the perspectives of many others before us and with us. This class also helped me in a difficult time and I am really glad to have taken it in its entirety. I definitely recommend this class to anyone brave enough to revolutionize their thinking on the matter and come to cherish their existence.
Apple Podcasts5Julien DupinUnited States5 years ago - Wonderful and thorough!
An impressive presentation of the issues surrounding rational suicide, and a very thorough discussion of dear relevant factors in coming to such a decision. The professor provides a very approachable and easily understandable presentation.
Apple Podcasts5seacidalUnited States8 years ago - Rational thinking
I was coping with the dying of my mom when I stumpled upon this course. It gave me a lot inspiration in the acceptance of death, not just that of those we love but also that of ourselves.
Apple Podcasts5PureShadeUnited States8 years ago - Very helpful lecture.
Thank you for helping me understand where Locke is coming from with his view of personal identity.
Apple Podcasts5Who knows??!
United Kingdom12 years ago - great class!
Awesome!
Apple Podcasts5lg.5United States13 years ago - Amazing!
The lectures are so interesting and the prof is really vivid and easy to understand! I just can't tear myself off from these vids. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5Roman_tick
Russia13 years ago - It is very nice that someone focusing in this important issue
We have everything about living and finance but we seldom look into the final faith which we all have to face, good to have a whole complete lectures to discuss into the matter and give us some in depth thinking of one of the very important issue of mankind!
Great work!
Apple Podcasts5Qc2011av
Hong Kong13 years ago - Thank you
What a refreshing treat.
Apple Podcasts5MogeeeUnited States14 years ago - Shallow
The delivery is problematic. Shelly repeats himself constantly and he is not a pleasure to watch. His approach is simplistic and shallow
Apple Podcasts1MetumtamUnited States14 years ago - An amazing course, an amazing lecturer
It was a real pleasure listen to Shelly
Highly recommended!
Apple Podcasts5Uri9871
Israel14 years ago - oooooo
she is great
Apple Podcasts49988541United States14 years ago - A pleasure
If you are interested in the subject matter, you will enjoy this
Apple Podcasts5ayedoubleyouUnited States14 years ago - Masterful lecture series!
Awesome, just awesome. An excellent introduction to philosophy which is carefully and passionately presented by Dr Kagan.
Apple Podcasts5Liquidnature
Australia15 years ago
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