2007-03-15 21:28:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Human life is indeed precious (quantity) but not at the cost of an individual's suffering (quality.) While advances in medicine can save and prolong an individual's life adding to its quality, they can also save and prolong an individual's life detracting from its quality. Sadly, lives that are unecessarily prolonged can also lead to a poorer quality of life for their carers. We are human beings and we are meant to die - it's sad, but it's unavoidable and true.
2007-03-15 21:39:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess it would for those who really have no taste. I know a few people who'd rather have a lot of crap than a little of something great. For most of us, it is just not the case. There has to be a certain amount of both. But a world without quality is no world worth living.
The funny thing is, even those who say quantity over quality can agree (if not admit) that when it comes to memories, people remember quality.
2007-03-15 22:05:56 · answer #2 · answered by filia_san 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because who is to say what quality is? Quality is in the eyes of the beholder. Im sure everyone thinks my life is just trash now, I am 21, a christian who doesnt have any real "fun", with 3 kids, married for life. That isnt fun to the world, but to me its great. Quality depends ont he person, and no one can determine it.
2007-03-15 21:39:02 · answer #3 · answered by Bl3ss3dw1thL1f3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think most people would agree that living if one is suffering is not worth it. People are kept alive by medical technology too long these days. I think fear of death (the unknown) is why so many hold onto life. A friend of mine has volunteered for many years for hospice work. She told me that those who believe in God and the promised hereafter die much easier than those who do not believe.
2007-03-15 21:45:14 · answer #4 · answered by NeNe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hope that if I were to suffer, that my suffering would help others grow.
Who am I to cut short what lessons and strength my children could gain if I were to be diagnosed with something awful?
In a world focused on self, it will be self-determination that will dictate the end.
For those who think there are greater things than themselves, great things will happen.
2007-03-16 00:12:05 · answer #5 · answered by Mike E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea, why. we spend more on end of life years in medical stuff than ever before. sometimes family members just cant let go and keep someone going out of fear or for thier own needs. we live ina society where its hard to discuss death, harder to face it. drs are trained to save life no matter what but even they will sometimes let someone go. it happens more than we even no about, when they do anonymous questionaires. quality is key esp. in our later years.
2007-03-16 13:07:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't. A long meaningless life isn't better than a short meaningful one. I'll take substance over length any day. Make the most of your life however short or long it may be.
2007-03-15 21:37:12 · answer #7 · answered by amp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just mirrored what Solomon stated. See the box below.
2007-03-16 00:15:02 · answer #8 · answered by Fuzzy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. If there is no quality ( and this is a relative concept) there is little point or motivation to desire longevity.
2007-03-19 10:28:46 · answer #9 · answered by just me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it soesnt. i would rather die young and happy then old and miserable
2007-03-15 21:35:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋