Is Life Worth Living Without Immortality? by M. M. Mangasarian
"Is Life Worth Living Without Immortality?" by M. M. Mangasarian is a philosophical lecture presented before the Independent Religious Society in Chicago, likely written in the early 20th century. This thought-provoking work discusses the significance of immortality in giving life meaning and value. It explores existential questions regarding happiness, health, and the human condition through a rationalist lens. In this lecture, Mangasarian critically engages with the arguments of the renowned psychologist William
James and argues against the necessity of a belief in immortality for a fulfilling life. He contends that the quest for truth and the appreciation of our current existence—regardless of a promised afterlife—are vital to human happiness and moral integrity. By referencing various philosophical positions, religious doctrines, and societal norms, he emphasizes the importance of fostering a sound mind and healthy body as the antidote for despair rather than relying on supernatural beliefs. Ultimately, Mangasarian promotes a life lived in pursuit of truth, encouraging individuals to seek meaning and joy in the present moment, independent of their views on immortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mangasarian, M. M. (Mangasar Mugurditch), 1859-1943 |
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| Title |
Is Life Worth Living Without Immortality? A Lecture Delivered Before the Independent Religious Society, Chicago |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Rationalism |
| Subject | Immortality |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39455 |
| Release Date | Apr 16, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 202 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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