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- DictionaryLife/līf/
noun
- 1. the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death: "the origins of life"
- 2. the existence of an individual human being or animal: "a disaster that claimed the lives of 266 Americans"
May 15, 2007 · When the topic of the meaning of life comes up, people tend to pose one of three questions: “What are you talking about?”, “What is the meaning of life?”, and “Is life in fact meaningful?”.
- Intrinsic Vs. Extrinsic Value
One of the most comprehensive lists of intrinsic goods that...
- Ethics: Ancient
While most ancient philosophers hold that happiness is the...
- Perfectionism in Moral and Political Philosophy
Since irrational and even silly conceptions of the good can...
- Intrinsic Vs. Extrinsic Value
The meaning of life can be derived from philosophical and religious contemplation of, and scientific inquiries about, existence, social ties, consciousness, and happiness.
Mar 12, 2017 · Explore Einstein's thoughts on the purpose of life, the value of human beings, and his spiritual views. He links religiosity to a sense of meaning, praises great characters, and criticizes wealth and selfishness.
Aug 11, 2017 · It’s one of humanity’s biggest questions, and there’s no simple answer, but let’s give it a try anyway: what is the meaning of life? We asked a philosopher and a physicist to shed some ...
Mar 3, 2018 · The author argues that life has no pre-determined purpose and that we should create our own meaning. He cites examples from nature, philosophy, and psychology to support his view and challenges the belief in God and the afterlife.
Jun 1, 2023 · Explore how existentialism, absurdism, religious existentialism, and Buddhism address the question of how to live a meaningful life in a meaningless universe. Learn from the examples of Sartre, Camus, Kierkegaard, and Nishitani.
Feb 6, 2023 · Explore different philosophical perspectives on the meaning of life, from supernaturalism to nihilism to naturalism. Consider how life’s origins, value, purpose, and story affect its meaning and our well-being.
