Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should humans strive for immortality?
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Yes, humans should strive for immortality

This position holds that humanity should pursue the end of ageing and death. On this view ageing is a source of suffering like any other, so working to defeat it continues what medicine already does rather than departing from it.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Ageing causes suffering, and relieving suffering is what medicine is for
  2. Each person should decide how long their own life lasts