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Why a Roman philosopher's views on the fear of death matter as coronavirus spreads

  • Written by Thomas Nail, Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Denver
Why a Roman philosopher's views on the fear of death matter as coronavirus spreadsLucretius Carus.Internet Archive Book Images/Flickr

With the global spread of the new coronavirus, fears about illness and death weigh heavily on the minds of many.

Such fears can often result in a disregard for the welfare of others. All over the world, for example, essential items such as toilet paper and hand sanitizer have been sold out, with...

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