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I think death is beautiful.

Poll: Your view on death
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Death Is Beautiful
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I think death is beautiful.
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#91
RE: I think death is beautiful.
November 26, 2013 at 7:45 pm
I do not think death is beautiful, it is what it is. I do not fear it either. What I fear is how I will die. Hopefully as painless and the least humilitiating as possible
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RE: I think death is beautiful.
November 26, 2013 at 10:41 pm
(November 26, 2013 at 7:45 pm)dgirl1986 Wrote: I do not think death is beautiful, it is what it is. I do not fear it either. What I fear is how I will die. Hopefully as painless and the least humilitiating as possible

.....that's gonna jinx it.
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RE: I think death is beautiful.
November 26, 2013 at 11:34 pm
I honestly don't find death itself beautiful, and I wouldn't even if I became a theist again. Life can certainly be beautiful, and maybe that's where, when reflecting upon life and the realization of one's inevitable end, we find beauty. The realization that this may be one's only opportunity to do anything can bring upon one a very powerful reaction.
I've wanted to read what existential philosophers had to say on death for some time now. Maybe I'll go do that before bed. Seems as good a time as any to contemplate philosophically and (if I'm lucky) poetically. Smile
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RE: I think death is beautiful.
November 26, 2013 at 11:47 pm
(November 26, 2013 at 11:34 pm)MindForgedManacle Wrote: I honestly don't find death itself beautiful, and I wouldn't even if I became a theist again. Life can certainly be beautiful, and maybe that's where, when reflecting upon life and the realization of one's inevitable end, we find beauty. The realization that this may be one's only opportunity to do anything can bring upon one a very powerful reaction.
I've wanted to read what existential philosophers had to say on death for some time now. Maybe I'll go do that before bed. Seems as good a time as any to contemplate philosophically and (if I'm lucky) poetically. Smile

The fact of our mortality is fiercely beautiful. The implementation of it, less so.
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RE: I think death is beautiful.
November 26, 2013 at 11:53 pm
As with many things, it seems. Ah, it seems idealism and realism clash even outside of metaphysics. Wink

...Man, I can't help but come off dorky when making philosophy jokes. xD
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November 27, 2013 at 12:50 am
(November 26, 2013 at 11:53 pm)MindForgedManacle Wrote: As with many things, it seems. Ah, it seems idealism and realism clash even outside of metaphysics. Wink

...Man, I can't help but come off dorky when making philosophy jokes. xD

yea, it was turning us into nervous nellies.
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RE: I think death is beautiful.
November 27, 2013 at 12:56 am
(November 1, 2013 at 2:32 pm)Faith No More Wrote: Death is what makes life valuable.

I rather think that it is the living that makes life so valuable.
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RE: I think death is beautiful.
December 9, 2013 at 3:40 am
I realize I should read all of the previous posts before responding so I am not repeating something that was already said however there are just too many of them...so here's my opinion.

The idea of death can be romanticized - I do it myself. I too see death as a (someday) nice release from the tensions and responsibilities and mental work of this world. At the same time, I have seen more death firsthand than many people have. It's not pretty. It's not easy. It's not romantic. It's not drifting peacefully off. It's a body struggling to continue existing. It's lungs not getting enough oxygen, a brain recoiling against the lack of nutrients, etc. The best we can hope for is that our bodies are undergoing that process unconsciously when the time comes.
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RE: I think death is beautiful.
December 9, 2013 at 4:13 am
Scared shitless. I don't want to leave my people's. I'm sure they will get along just fine without me but I'm a control freak. I want to walk my daughter down the aisle but I'm terrified of not being there to look after her when life slaps her about (as it inevitably will).
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Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken."
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RE: I think death is beautiful.
December 9, 2013 at 5:09 am
(December 9, 2013 at 3:40 am)earwaxyness Wrote: I realize I should read all of the previous posts before responding so I am not repeating something that was already said however there are just too many of them...so here's my opinion.

The idea of death can be romanticized - I do it myself. I too see death as a (someday) nice release from the tensions and responsibilities and mental work of this world. At the same time, I have seen more death firsthand than many people have. It's not pretty. It's not easy. It's not romantic. It's not drifting peacefully off. It's a body struggling to continue existing. It's lungs not getting enough oxygen, a brain recoiling against the lack of nutrients, etc. The best we can hope for is that our bodies are undergoing that process unconsciously when the time comes.

This is why euthanasia gets my vote
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