Lucretius, Wang Chong and the Afterlife

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The concept of the afterlife and philosophical thought have been debated for centuries. This paper explains the different views of Wang Chong (27-100 A.D.) and Lucretius (99-55 B.C.E.) on their beliefs of the afterlife. The paper also discusses how their beliefs were shaped by other philosophers of their time. Finally, the paper concludes by providing an analysis of the subject matter.

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"Indeed some of the beliefs that Chong possessed were related to Confucianism which is deeply embedded in Chinese culture. He was certainly influenced by some of the popular beliefs of the time. Chong was also vehemently opposed to the rituals surrounding burials, the cutting of clothes, sacrifices and house building. (Smith 1991) However, he did believe in some of the principles of yinyang/wuxing interaction and that astrology played a role in human destiny. (Smith 1991)"

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