Death is a topic that can hardly be skipped by thinkers when they questioning themselves. Mysterious and unknowable are the most common characteristics of “death”, although there’s always someone who says that they completely grasp it, or even prove that it doesn’t exist at all. It could be a dream, a long sleep, and even a celebration in different eyes, and they are all based on the world view and the self-cognition of the thinker. This is why “death” can be the classic topic of discussion, after thousands of years of relentless exploration, there is still no right answer. 

Why do philosophers die?

Start with the curious about “death”, we can get to know about the philosophers’ thoughts through their answer to the question about “death”. Trying to answer or reject the question, they need to define it first: What is death? These insights may be a stepping stone, helps us to understand the great philosopher’s thoughts and exploring more about the world and ourselves.