INTRODUCTION
Philosophy is an all-encompassing
discipline. The vastness of philosophy helps man in his day to day activity.
The knowledge of philosophy, be it in whatever form, is essential to man; it
prepares man and accompanies him on his journey of life. Right from the very
moment of birth, man possesses a philosophy of life, till the time he breaths
his last. Philosophy articulates its amazement by formulating questions. This
is with regards to the clarification of doubts. Philosophy in a way is a foundation
for different life styles.
This paper presents a sort of
debate, conforming or opposing the belief of Montaigne and the Elders that: “to
philosophize is to learn how to die’. This belief or position is mad on a
particular ground. At the course of my discussion/ debate, I would state my own
views with regards to the position; affirming or denying the position
CONCLUSION
“To philosophize is to learn how to
die”. Regarding this position, one needs to understand the meaning of death and
the context in which Montaigne and the Elders used it. Montaigne contextualizes
his position in the sense that philosophy helps one to transcend death as a
pessimistic phenomenon.
I agree with Montaigne and the
Elders, being clearly convinced with the understanding of his work that it is
appropriate to asset that “to philosophize is to learn how to die”. Philosophy
conquers many fears of life and it equally helps us to transcend phenomenon,
especially death as a reality of life.
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