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What did Mae West suggest in the quote 'You Only Live Once, But If You Do It Right, Once Is Enough'?
What did Mae West suggest in the quote 'You Only Live Once, But If You Do It Right, Once Is Enough'?
- Life should be lived cautiously
- Life should be lived without any regrets (correct)
- Life should be lived multiple times
- Life should be lived with minimal risks
According to Socrates, how does he view death?
According to Socrates, how does he view death?
- As a curse
- As a punishment
- As a blessing (correct)
- As a natural part of life
What did the quote 'You Only Live Once, But If You Do It Right, Once Is Enough' imply about life?
What did the quote 'You Only Live Once, But If You Do It Right, Once Is Enough' imply about life?
- One will have multiple lives to live
- One should live life cautiously
- One should not take any risks in life
- One should make the most of their life (correct)
What does the author imply about suffering based on the text?
What does the author imply about suffering based on the text?
What aspect of life did the text emphasize about change and death?
What aspect of life did the text emphasize about change and death?
What is the main implication of the statement 'HUMAN PERSONS ARE ORIENTED TOWARDS THEIR IMPENDING DEATH'?
What is the main implication of the statement 'HUMAN PERSONS ARE ORIENTED TOWARDS THEIR IMPENDING DEATH'?
What does Epicurus believe about death?
What does Epicurus believe about death?
According to Socrates, what is a condition to solve the present problem?
According to Socrates, what is a condition to solve the present problem?
How does Socrates view happiness?
How does Socrates view happiness?
What are some aspects of life given in the text?
What are some aspects of life given in the text?
What does Epicurus believe about feeling the pain of death?
What does Epicurus believe about feeling the pain of death?
What does Plato's contemplation mean?
What does Plato's contemplation mean?
What is death according to the text?
What is death according to the text?
What aspect of life does NOT appear in the given list?
What aspect of life does NOT appear in the given list?
What does Socrates believe about unethical actions?
What does Socrates believe about unethical actions?
What does Epicurus believe about fearing nonexistence?
What does Epicurus believe about fearing nonexistence?
What is the aspect of existence that processes, acts, reacts, evaluates, and evolves through growth?
What is the aspect of existence that processes, acts, reacts, evaluates, and evolves through growth?
Which philosopher equated death as the stopping of heartbeat and breathing?
Which philosopher equated death as the stopping of heartbeat and breathing?
According to Epicurus, what happens when a person dies?
According to Epicurus, what happens when a person dies?
What does Socrates believe is a condition to solve the present problem?
What does Socrates believe is a condition to solve the present problem?
What does Socrates claim is impossible without moral virtue?
What does Socrates claim is impossible without moral virtue?
According to Socrates, what does practical knowledge mean?
According to Socrates, what does practical knowledge mean?
What does Plato believe contemplation means?
What does Plato believe contemplation means?
According to Plato, what does contemplation not mean?
According to Plato, what does contemplation not mean?
What philosopher believes that fearing nonexistence gets in the way of enjoying life?
What philosopher believes that fearing nonexistence gets in the way of enjoying life?
What gives meaning to life according to Epicurus?
What gives meaning to life according to Epicurus?
Flashcards
Mae West's quote meaning
Mae West's quote meaning
Life should be lived without any regrets.
Socrates' view of death
Socrates' view of death
Death is a blessing.
Implication of 'YOLO'
Implication of 'YOLO'
One should make the most of their life.
Suffering's role in life
Suffering's role in life
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Change and Death
Change and Death
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Mortality Consideration
Mortality Consideration
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Epicurus' Belief About Death
Epicurus' Belief About Death
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Condition to Solve Problems (Socrates)
Condition to Solve Problems (Socrates)
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Socrates' View of Happiness
Socrates' View of Happiness
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Aspects of Life
Aspects of Life
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Epicurus on Feeling Death
Epicurus on Feeling Death
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Plato's contemplation
Plato's contemplation
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Definition of Death
Definition of Death
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Socrates on Unethical Actions
Socrates on Unethical Actions
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Epicurus on Fearing Nonexistence
Epicurus on Fearing Nonexistence
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Existence Definition
Existence Definition
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Philosopher on Heartbeat
Philosopher on Heartbeat
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Epicurus on Death Outcome
Epicurus on Death Outcome
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Condition to solve present problem
Condition to solve present problem
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Impossible Without Moral Virtue
Impossible Without Moral Virtue
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Practical Knowledge (Socrates)
Practical Knowledge (Socrates)
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Plato on contemplation
Plato on contemplation
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Who fears nonexistence?
Who fears nonexistence?
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Meaning to life (Epicurus)
Meaning to life (Epicurus)
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Study Notes
Mae West and Death
- Mae West's quote "You Only Live Once, But If You Do It Right, Once Is Enough" implies that living life to the fullest is more important than the length of life
- The quote suggests that life should be lived in a way that makes it meaningful and fulfilling
Socrates and Death
- Socrates views death as a transformation, not an end
- According to Socrates, the condition to solve the present problem is to focus on moral virtue
- Socrates believes that happiness comes from living a virtuous life
- Unethical actions are considered unjust by Socrates
Epicurus and Death
- Epicurus believes that death is the end of consciousness and the body
- When a person dies, their soul and body cease to exist, according to Epicurus
- Epicurus believes that fearing nonexistence gets in the way of enjoying life
- The absence of physical pain and mental distress is considered happiness by Epicurus
- According to Epicurus, what gives meaning to life is the absence of physical pain and mental distress
Plato and Contemplation
- Plato's contemplation means reflecting on eternal and perfect objects of thought
- Contemplation, according to Plato, is not about physical things or objects of sense
Life and Death
- Death is considered the stopping of heartbeat and breathing, according to Plato
- Human persons are oriented towards their impending death
- Change and death are inevitable aspects of life, emphasized in the text
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