Originally published in German in 1732, this book presents a fictional dialogue between the ancient Greek philosopher Hermippus and his students on the topics of aging, death, and the possibility of achieving immortality. The author draws on a wide range of philosophical, scientific, and religious traditions to offer a provocative exploration of the human quest for eternal life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.