2007-04-30 18:42:55 · 6 answers · asked by bluebellybell 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
This is basically the idea of existentialism or possibly even nihilism... Both these philosophies hold that there is no independent truth and that reality is a mental construction. In other words, they hold that because there is no independent truth, one creates his/her own truth, which leaves room for the person to follow his/her passions.
Now as for the legitimacy of these philosophies, I probably shouldn't get started.
2007-04-30 19:00:28 · answer #1 · answered by Pictor Ignus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think those cancel each other out! A nihilist who sees life as futile probably wouldn't live life to the fullest. They'd just endure life at its emptiest! An optimist lives life to the fullest. I'd like to think I'm a realist. I hope for the best, prepare for the worst. I'm not happy every moment but I try to make the most of my life by going after my dreams & doing things that make me happy. There are still areas that need work (for instance I hate my job!) but it's ok. My life may not be perfect but as a work in progress I think it's ok so far!
Life is not hopeless & meaningless. The meaning of life is love. Love yourself, others & the world & you will live life to the fullest. Without love it would be futile...
2007-04-30 19:01:22 · answer #2 · answered by amp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a contradiction. How can you live life to the fullest if life is futile? If life is truly futile, then all you can do is endure it. Conversely, a full life is a fulfilling life. A fulfilled life is not futile.
2007-04-30 18:54:16 · answer #3 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not so sure about that but the Bible tells us that as we live, we must "commit our ways to the Lord, and He will bring it to pass". We are to "trust in the Lord, lean not on our own understanding."
2007-04-30 18:59:30 · answer #4 · answered by Rhabdite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should read "myth of sisyphus" (sp?) by albert camus
2007-04-30 18:52:43 · answer #5 · answered by Karen H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup, its called hedonism.
2007-05-03 22:19:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋