Name: Carrillo, Maria Bianca M.

Date: 1/23/23
Strand/Grade/Block: GAS 12-2 Philosophy

What is Death?
Death is a concept that has been defined and interpreted in a variety of ways throughout history. From a
biblical perspective, death is often seen as a punishment for sin, as stated in the book of Genesis in the
Bible, "For the wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23). This view of death as a punishment for wrongdoing
is also found in many other religious traditions.
From a philosophical perspective, death is often seen as the end of one's existence. This view is rooted in
the idea that death marks the end of an individual's consciousness and the cessation of their physical and
mental functions. In contrast, some philosophers argue that death is not the end of existence, but rather a
transition to another state of being.
From a biological perspective, death is defined as the permanent cessation of all vital functions, including
the heart and brain. This definition is based on the observable and measurable biological processes that
occur when an organism dies.
In conclusion, death is a complex and multifaceted concept that has been defined and interpreted in a variety
of ways throughout history. From a biblical perspective, it is seen as a punishment for sin, from a
philosophical perspective, it is seen as the end of one's existence, and from a biological perspective, it is
defined as the permanent cessation of all vital functions.

Difference between Unnatural and Natural Death:

Unnatural death refers to death that occurs as a result of external factors, such as accidents, homicides, or
suicides. These deaths are preventable and often occur due to human error or intentional actions. For
example, a person who dies in a car accident due to reckless driving would be considered to have died
unnaturally.
On the other hand, natural death refers to death that occurs as a result of internal factors, such as disease or
old age. These deaths are considered to be a natural part of the human lifespan and are not preventable. For
example, a person who dies from a heart attack due to natural causes would be considered to have died
naturally.
It is important to note that the distinction between unnatural and natural death is not always clear-cut. For
example, a person who dies from cancer may have had a genetic predisposition to the disease, making their
death natural, but may also have been exposed to environmental toxins that contributed to the development
of cancer, making their death somewhat unnatural. To conclude, unnatural deaths are considered
preventable, while natural deaths are considered inevitable.

References:
• World Health Organization. (2019). Unnatural deaths. Retrieved from
https://www.who.int/violence_injury_prevention/violence/unnatural_deaths/en/
• Mayo Clinic. (2020). Natural death vs. unnatural death. Retrieved from
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/end-of-life/expert-answers/natural-death-vs-
unnatural-death/FAQ-20058311

• The Bible, Romans 6:23. Philosophy of Death, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Death,
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia.