| I disagree with the first premise, as Jack pointed out, Happiness isn't an absolute, it is relative as far as I can tell. The second statement would then appear to be a moot point. While I agree you would be free (from what?) you would not know it as I don't beleive the mind is separate from the brain. When the brain dies, so does mind, therefore "you" wouldn't know anything. From someone elses living perspective, "you" may appear free, but again, "you" will not know, so its pointless to attempt to achieve that freedom by means other than the natural course of events of living.
Epicurus said something to the effect.... I do not fear death because during life, I do not know death, and in death, I will not know life.
Its the process of death that scares me, and that process is called life. I fear the final moments of the process leading to death. I don't want those final moments to be in pain, but ultimately, I'm afraid that most will experience pain just before death.
And yes, I agree, it is a rather creepy subject. :) |