Morality and Life Choices
What unavoidable part of life makes people think about how to live meaningfully?
Death
Name an example of something people use to comfort themselves when thinking about death.
There is a controversial idea that at the end of one’s life, they should be able to control…
How and when they die.
What do people often rely on to make sense of life and death?
Personal values and cultural beliefs
What kind of choices do people make when reminded of death?
What do people try to create in their lives to make their time feel worthwhile?
Meaning/Purpose
What can people use to find meaning in their lives?
Doing good deeds, secular ideas
What is one reason people might support one’s right to choose how and when they die?
Avoid suffering + Maintain dignity
Why do people like to surround themselves with people who share their beliefs?
Security
Which group is more likely to make healthy choices when reminded of death: Younger or Older adults?
Younger
Why does the knowledge of death make life more valuable?
Life feels more precious.
Why might some believe a belief in the afterlife takes away from life?
It can distract from making the most of life.
What is a concern with letting people choose how and when to end their lives?
How do reminders of death affect a person’s connection to their beliefs?
Hold onto them more strongly.
Why do older adults respond less strongly to reminders of their mortality?
They have become more used to the idea of death.