2007-06-29 00:04:30 · 23 answers · asked by Shahid 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
“Unless you assume a God, the question of life’s purpose is meaningless.” –Bertrand Russell
For those who answered, "survival" or "to reproduce": Those are natural processes just like weather is a natural process. That's not a purpose in life anymore than raindrops have a purpose.
Dear mJc, that is a wonderful line: "We are here to help others. However, I don't know what the others are doing here."
Thanks for providing it.
2007-06-29 00:47:59 · answer #1 · answered by Matthew T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no 'general' purpose aside from reproduction and survival, but the standards we set for ourselves and the goals we hope to reach could be considered our personal purposes i life.
2007-06-29 00:13:07 · answer #2 · answered by misterFR33ZE 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The general human purpose is to find a place of power whether that power be sexual, political or physical.
The general human purpose is to be a bully.
Face it, the general human is evil, but they are oblivious to their own evil nuture.
2007-06-29 00:21:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
To seek the truth and develop your love and compassion for all beings so that you can help all beings throughout your life. The only formula to a truly happy life and the one that will bring longer and more joyful times of happiness. Most our "happiness" is short-lived and brings sadness when it is gone. To learn the truth and to live in loving compassion brings long lasting happiness.
2007-06-29 00:11:58 · answer #4 · answered by Jim San Antonio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To serve God. I feel every person is born with a gift and purpose. It is our "job" if you will, to try and hone the skills you were born with to add harmony, peace, and quality life for ourselves and others. Everyone has the choice to live life happily or miserably, depending on how you use your gift.
2007-06-29 00:29:13 · answer #5 · answered by Animalfriend 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Continuous improvment to all human quality aspects.
2007-06-29 02:47:44 · answer #6 · answered by Jerle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that people are created to make the world a better place. That's why we're all here.
2007-06-29 11:54:17 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hunt, Gather, Breed and defend family and territory
2007-06-29 03:14:38 · answer #8 · answered by brian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either:
-To discover the true nature of the universe.
- or To make copies of the genes.
- or To make copies of the memes.
2007-06-29 00:25:37 · answer #9 · answered by energeticthinker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems to me the purpose of most of you is to p_iss me off!
2007-06-29 01:46:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋