

Death | Travis Timmerman
Aug 27, 2023
Travis Timmerman, author of Exploring the Philosophy of Death and Dying, discusses the concept of death and whether it is good or bad. The podcast explores the metaphysics of death and the existential trade-offs in life decisions. It also delves into assessing well-being from objective and subjective perspectives, and explores the moral reasons for and against procreation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Concept of Death: Good or Bad?
02:31 • 16min
The Metaphysics of Death
18:45 • 21min
Weighing Good and Bad Experiences: Trade-offs and Incomparability
40:10 • 6min
The Influence of Pain, Pleasure, and Temporal Bias on Life Decisions
45:49 • 3min
Assessing Well-being: Objective vs. Subjective Perspectives
48:36 • 6min
Asymmetry in Moral Reasons for Procreation
54:37 • 2min