The document discusses different views on human society and the human person's relationship to death across history. It describes how medieval society centered around faith, while modern philosophy emphasized rationalism, empiricism and humanism. Globalization and technological innovations now influence society, though technology may sacrifice humanity. The document also examines perspectives on death from Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and others, describing how contemplation, realizing potential or facing life's fears relate to impending mortality.