Because death by predators is part of the circle of life
That is not something that can be measured. Was slow starvation more cruel than being shot on arrival?
Is permanent imprisonment cheaper than the death penalty?
Eurylochus persuades Odysseus to stop at Helios by arguing that it is better to face possible death by starvation on the sea than to perish from hunger on the ship. He also highlights the favorable condition of the island and the potential to find provisions there.
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Death by predators is considered more natural because it is a result of the food chain and the natural order of ecosystems. Predators play a role in controlling prey populations and maintaining ecosystem balance. In contrast, death by starvation may be a result of human-induced factors, such as habitat destruction or overhunting, which disrupt the natural balance of ecosystems.
He thought it was better than death.
I'm not sure it says that anywhere.The sentiment that death is better than birth is expressed in The Book of Ecclesiastes…Eccl 7:1 A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
No because when the death rate is higher than the birth rate, the population will decrease.
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A person would die of dehydration before starvation.
Through predation, for instance. Under particular circumstances, prey that are able to detect - see - predators sooner will have a better chance of getting away, and passing their better sight on to offspring, than prey with poorer eyesight.
As of the latest available data, starvation-related deaths in Italy are extremely rare due to the country's strong social safety nets and food security measures. While specific daily statistics on starvation deaths are not typically reported, Italy has a low prevalence of hunger compared to global standards. The focus is more on food waste and poverty rather than acute starvation. Overall, the number of people who starve to death in Italy in a single day is negligible.