Death and philosophy

the desire for immortality among the Greeks

Authors

  • Maria Carolina Alves dos Santos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-31731996000100013

Keywords:

Death, Philosophy, Immortality, Desire, Soul, Life, Nature

Abstract

This paper focuses on the intimate associations between the exhaustive attempt, undertaken by the Greek spirit, to build on solid ground their colossal foundations of a science of first principles, and that which one may suppose to be its a secret and ultimate motivation, namely, the aspiration after eternity, the most universal and genuine desire present in every human being, not to be obliterated by time.

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Published

1996-12-01

Issue

Vol. 19 (1996)

Section

Articles and Comments

License

Copyright (c) 1996 TRANS/FORM/AÇÃO: Revista de Filosofia

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How to Cite

SANTOS, Maria Carolina Alves dos. Death and philosophy: the desire for immortality among the Greeks. Trans/Form/Ação, Marília, SP, v. 19, p. 185–193, 1996. DOI: 10.1590/S0101-31731996000100013. Disponível em: https://revistas.marilia.unesp.br/index.php/transformacao/article/view/12425.. Acesso em: 22 nov. 2024.