Thinking About One's Own Mortality Is More Integral to Some

question 6

Essay

Thinking about one's own mortality is more integral to some views of meaning in life than others. Compare the value of dwelling on death for the Additivist versus the Achievementist. Relate this to their respective ways of dealing with the anxiety caused by the "too-soon" problem.

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Definitions:

Promisee's Will

The intention or decision of the person to whom a promise is made in a contract.

Promisee's Death

In contract law, refers to the situation where the individual to whom a promise was made dies, impacting the enforcement or terms of the contract.

Policy

A principle or rule adopted or proposed by an organization or government to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes.

Rights

Entitlements or permissions granted to individuals or organizations by legal systems, social conventions, or moral principles.