97-year-old philosopher faces his own death [18 minute video]

The Atlantic via You Tube ^ | January 14, 2020 | Andrew Hasse via The Atlantic

[beaversmom]

Published on Jan 14, 2020

Herbert Fingarette once argued that there was no reason to fear death. At 97, his own mortality began to haunt him, and he had to rethink everything.

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“Being 97” was directed by Andrew Hasse (http://www.ftrmgc.com). It is part of The Atlantic Selects, an online showcase of short documentaries from independent creators, curated by The Atlantic.

[lee martell]

I’ll look at the YouTube later.
Is he still alive? Or maybe you don’t want to give away the ending.

[beaversmom]

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[beaversmom]

Not sure. Alive at end of vid.

[struggle]

He died in 2018.

He argued that the AA wasn’t really helping alcoholics.

[ameribbean expat]

“Everyone has a plan until they get hit in the face”

-Mike Tyson

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

"Oh God, if there is a God, save my soul, if I have a soul."

- Joseph Ernest Renan.

[beaversmom]

Sad. Was hoping he was still around.

[shanover]

Everyday is a gift. This man had a long life. The Army and cancer could have killed me and I have seen many just get Grim’s call for every reason under the Sun.

[Bob434]

[[He argued that the AA wasn’t really helping alcoholics.]]

Wierd because I’ve known peopel that have been helped by it-

[Bob434]

That abotu sums it up- Everyone is brave till reality sinks in- till then we think we’re invulnerable, immune to the bad things in life- then we get cancer, or ms, or liver disease, or whatever it might be, and their whole perspective changes as they face death- for most anyways- some remain defiant til l the end- refusing to even consider what lies ahead-

[Governor Dinwiddie]

It depends on how you die. I'm not afraid of death, I'm afraid of the pain of dying.

The good news is that if you suffer from seizures, they come on so fast that you are here one second and gone the next. There is absolutely no time to contemplate. It's like someone turns off the light switch.

But the main reason not to fear death is our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
 

[Jeff Chandler]

But the main reason not to fear death is our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

As long as you're prepared for the exit interview.

[sauropod]

bkmk

[Governor Dinwiddie]

Jesus Lover of My Soul by Charles Wessley"

[the_daug]

AA meeting where Jesus isn’t allowed?

[kanawa]

bfl

[Governor Dinwiddie]

LOL. But for the elect there is no exit interview. Long before we were formed in our mother's womb our Lord chose us.

"I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me"

[angmo]

Living is a death trap.