Defending Lucretius' Symmetry Argument against the Fear of Death
Lucretius’ symmetry argument is always understood as a simple addition to Epicurus’ deprivation argument. Both are based on same presuppositions and both are referring to the state of being dead. However, by closer examination, we can see that they are using different perspectives. The symmetry argu...
Main Author: | Lei, Kun |
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Format: | Others |
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Digital Archive @ GSU
2007
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Online Access: | http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/philosophy_theses/19 http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1018&context=philosophy_theses |
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