> Of course, when I am dead, I will not fear death. That is not much consolation.
I see what you mean. What is it about death you fear? I think for these things, like starvation, loneliness, and dying, I don't fear them inherently, I fear their effects. I will feel physical pain while starving; I will feel emotional pain while lonely; I might feel pain while dying. But while living, I don't fear being dead because principally, I fear pain, and I won't be experiencing pain when I am dead. I understand not everyone will feel the same way about being dead, though.
I see what you mean. What is it about death you fear? I think for these things, like starvation, loneliness, and dying, I don't fear them inherently, I fear their effects. I will feel physical pain while starving; I will feel emotional pain while lonely; I might feel pain while dying. But while living, I don't fear being dead because principally, I fear pain, and I won't be experiencing pain when I am dead. I understand not everyone will feel the same way about being dead, though.