2007-05-22 16:52:38 · 5 answers · asked by Donald S 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
As the character Dumbledore from the Harry Potter series once said something that sounded like this:
"It is not death itself that most people fear but rather the fear of the unknown, of what lies beyond death..."
Which is quite true, actually. Death is an "adventure" that people never really get to tell about.
I also think that it isn't the actual death that most worry about, but what they leave behind when they die - loved ones and children, namely. They worry about how these people will cope with life after the their departure from this world. I know I would worry about my daughter's future without a mother to lend a guiding hand.
I hope I answered your question. Have a good day.
2007-05-22 17:17:58 · answer #1 · answered by shahrizat 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your death is not the worst thing that can happen to you. Most people can name many possible events than which they would rather die (e.g., I'd rather die than have my child die, I'd rather die than be tortured, etc.)
Also, while it's always possible that you'll die, there are a lot of alternatives in life to prefer. For example, if you have interviewed for a job you want, you'll probably worry about getting it because your death has nothing to do with the situation. Either you'll get the job (good) or you won't (bad). If every situation were life and death there might not be so much cause for worry, but there are a lot of situations that have nothing to do with life and death, only life.
2007-05-22 18:41:29 · answer #2 · answered by IQ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The confusion may lie in the fact that you are providing a philosophical answer to a psychological question. Humans are hard wired to worry since it is a protective device. If you met an angry tiger and didn't worry how you would avoid it, you would be dead. So even though rationally you might say there's no reason to worry, we can't help but worry although some people worry more than others.
2007-05-22 16:57:03 · answer #3 · answered by holacarinados 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ever hear of the Two Things Philosophy? Given any situation, any of two things can happen. One of which is no cause to worry about.
2007-05-22 16:59:26 · answer #4 · answered by Sophist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can change something - then you do not need to worry about it.
If you cannot change it - then you do not need to worry about it.
2007-05-22 16:58:34 · answer #5 · answered by timmy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋