Highly recommend Denial of Death, by Ernest Becker (or for any easier version, the 30 min Philosophize This podcast on Becker).
Basically, the thesis is that we always aim to transcend death, via physical means, but even more so via symbolic means (e.g. religion, kids, names on buildings, part of movements bigger than ourselves, etc.).
Highly recommend Denial of Death, by Ernest Becker (or for any easier version, the 30 min Philosophize This podcast on Becker).
Basically, the thesis is that we always aim to transcend death, via physical means, but even more so via symbolic means (e.g. religion, kids, names on buildings, part of movements bigger than ourselves, etc.).
So, yes, death drives all meaning.
that sounds really interesting. thanks for the tip I’ll definitely check that out.