What Is Nagel's Response to Lucretius's Asymmetry Argument

question 82

Multiple Choice

What is Nagel's response to Lucretius's asymmetry argument?

• A) Nagel accepts Lucretius's asymmetry argument
• B) Nagel argues that it is a contingent fact that we don't live longer
• C) He suggests we think it is plausible that someone is harmed by many things they don't experience
• D) Nagel argues that the two kinds of nonexistence are different

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