The Book of Dead Philosophers

“To philosophize is to learn how to die.”

-- Cicero

I do like this perspective on the philosophical pose, though it does suggest a wallowing in self-pity, not that I personally have a problem with that. Of course, it may be more meaningful to see philosophy as the study of the good life and how to live it, including what is truth and beauty. But it is in coming to terms with death and the meaning of our life that we are philosophers all.

( Book Review )

The Book of Dead Philosophers

“To philosophize is to learn how to die.”

-- Cicero

I do like this perspective on the philosophical pose, though it does suggest a wallowing in self-pity, not that I personally have a problem with that. Of course, it may be more meaningful to see philosophy as the study of the good life and how to live it, including what is truth and beauty. But it is in coming to terms with death and the meaning of our life that we are philosophers all.

( Book Review )