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The Stoic Contemplation of Death
The Book Chapter
Welcome to the Contemplation of Death
The Contemplation of Death
​Self-assessment: Stoic attitudes toward death
Why is contemplating your death important?
Case study: The death of Socrates
Key idea: Life and death are indifferent
Remember this: your death is certain
Key idea: Remembering death is certain (memento mori)
Try it now: Contemplate the "good death" of a wise man
Key idea: "The good death"
Try it now: Picture your own death
Remember this: The Stoic view of suicide or euthanasia
Death is no evil
Remember this: Fear of death is worse than death itself
Death is ordained by Nature
Try it now: Contemplate the transience of life
Remember this: Death is neither "good" nor "evil"
Bonus: Death Quiz
Focus Points (Summary)
What was it Worth?
Try it now: Picture your own death
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