The Meaning of Life
We discussed “The Meaning of Life” awhile back, but I just came across this post that I thought you guys would enjoy and could probably spark a whole new conversation on this topic. I’ll point you first to the last paragraph, to give you an idea of where this is going.
So, in conclusion, I would argue that there are three levels of meaning to human life. One is misguided and two are legitimate. First is the misguided search for a ‘Great Meaning’ that gives significance to life as a whole. Next is the meaning conferred on a life that cares for something more than the simple satisfaction of personal desires. Examples are political or humanitarian causes in which we join together with others to do something beyond the power of any individual. Finally, there are the little meanings of everyday life that come from living with others and acting in the world. These include the memories and anticipations of daily life, as well as the things of personal significance that surround us. On these lower levels of meaningfulness, there is no doubt that human life has meaning. On the higher level, the question of whether human life is meaningful is itself meaningless.
Click here to be redirected to the rest of this article by Jeff Mason from http://blog.talkingphilosophy.com.
Do you agree first of all with the three categories of meaning he discusses? Secondly, do you agree that the first is misguided? Why/why not?
