Determinists who do not believe in free will assert that our actions are determined by our biology and environment. This perspective suggests that our lives, including the timing of our death, are predetermined. However, they do not explicitly claim that determinism dictates the precise moment of death.

Fear of death is a primary source of human anxiety throughout life, and this fear intensifies as individuals confront the end of life during the aging process. Whether we acknowledge it or not, the main cause of depression and anxiety in the elderly is the fear of death. Irvin Yalom, an existential psychiatrist, believes that the root of most psychological illnesses is the fear of death. This perspective contrasts with Sigmund Freud's theory, which believed that psychological disorders are rooted in childhood and the views of contemporary psychologists who attribute mental disorders to biological origins. Yalom holds that confronting death can lead us to think more deeply about the meaning of life and values [1].

The new findings in aging challenge the deterministic view of human life

Throughout history, most human endeavors have aimed to extend lifespan and avoid aging. Literature, art, and even early scientific pursuits sought to discover the fountain of youth. Although these efforts have evolved into more modern approaches, the quest for eternity and the desire to escape death remain........

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