How would you like to die? What, in your opinion, is a good death? I would like to die knowing I did what I can and want and knowing that I did something here and made a difference.
2007-10-18 11:29:35 · 14 answers · asked by Angelfire 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I can think of a few ways to die that would be acceptable to me. It would be good if I spent my last moments on earth with my family around me. Kids, grandkids. Knowing that I did all I could to be a good person.
It would also be good if I gave my life to protect someone that was in trouble. Not out of a sense of nobility or honor, but knowing that I was doing what was right.
It would also be acceptable if I died in defense of a just cause. I have no problem with giving my life in the pursuit of justice or freedom. Sadly, seldom in life is there such a time when a cinflict is fought for those reasons.
Lastly, I would give my life that a loved one may live longer. Rarely is a greater gift given from one person to another.
2007-10-18 11:48:22 · answer #1 · answered by Gee Whizdom™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no way of knowing what is a good death. There is no possible way to reflect on what constitutes a good death as noone has ever been able to vouch for one type of death against another. After all, death is pretty final.
2007-10-18 19:25:09 · answer #2 · answered by BettyH 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Peacefully in my sleep of course. :) at very old age. Yep its nice to live a fulfilling life. But as Montgomery Gentry would say ....even just working hard and providing for your family with love is something to be proud of. :)
That's something to be proud of
That's a life you can hang your hat on
That's a chin held high as the tears fall down
A gut sucked in, a chest stuck out
Like a small town flag a-flyin'
Or a newborn baby cryin'
In the arms of the woman that you love
That's something to be proud of.....
2007-10-18 18:36:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I must die, then I choose to die fighting. Fighting for what is right so others may live their lives as they see fit without interference from Man or the Gods.
"A noble death is something no one is too poor to afford." -C.S. Lewis (I may have misquoted...)
2007-10-18 19:21:49 · answer #4 · answered by Wolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good death is a death without any regrets. But there will always be some regret some where.
2007-10-18 18:38:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have slight Sugar problem and I would like to die while I am sleeping without any fear, pain, sufferings Yours
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2007-10-18 19:02:51 · answer #6 · answered by Raghavendra R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really depends on your point of view some would say dying on the battle field pushing some out of the way when a car is coming all very honorable and noble dying if cancer not pretty taking ones own life cowards way out but if i had to pick sleep massive heart attack go out quick hardly any pain
2007-10-18 18:40:49 · answer #7 · answered by Copenhagen makes me feel good 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eating Fugu in a beautiful sushi house in Kyoto by the river.
2007-10-18 18:48:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm hoping that it will be -so- fast and violent that they won't find any pieces big enough to bury.
One of my all-time favorite lines from 'Star Trek' (in the 'Casino Royale' episode for all you afficianados âº) is when Ryker says "It looks as if he died in his sleep." and Worf replies, "Ugh... What a terrible way to die."
Doug
2007-10-18 19:16:18 · answer #9 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I like your ideas.
Then I'd like to die in my sleep, painlessly.
2007-10-18 18:37:12 · answer #10 · answered by diannegoodwin@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋