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“Death itself is a natural occurrence, it is unavoidable, and the Stoics thought that part of philosophical practice is to get comfortable with the unavoidable, learning to face it with courage.”

Quote by Massimo Pigliucci

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Massimo Pigliucci

Massimo Pigliucci is an Italian-American philosopher, scientist, and writer. Born on January 16, 1964, in Italy, he currently serves as a professor in the United States. Professor Pigliucci's research areas include the philosophy of science, cognitive science, and the history of philosophy. His works cover a range of topics from scientific methodology to science popularization. more

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