Mary Beard on myth of a good death

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Thought people might be interested in article in Saturday’s Guardian on the myth of a ‘good death’ reaching back to classical times…

“but of all the ideas we have inherited from the classical world, the very worst, writes Mary Beard, is the myth of a ‘good death’”

see

guardian.co.uk/books/2009/mar/21/philosophy

She discusses death in a realistic way, with balance that is often missing.

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Hi – thanks for that link – interesting to read, and needs some time to think about.

Noticed that the BBC are broadcasting more from Mary Beard next week: The Essay: A Good Death is broadcast on BBC Radio 3 from Monday 30 March to Friday 3 April at 11pm.

Marilyn x

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Yes I read this…really interesting and i’m inclined to agree. Death isn’t generally pleasant…

Jane