whats is the meaning of "What is the meaning of life"? (dame question is repeated everyday on philosophy)

Answer 1

that's right "what" is the meaning of life
and ''why" is the meaning of death

Answer 2

I'm going to take the conflicting side to some of the things said here....

Maybe it is because we DO think too much that we ask that question. If we didn't think so much, the question would never occur to us, because the answer is so obvious. It would be asking yourself "how many eyes do humans normaly have?" It's not asked because it is so obvious that it is 2. And just like that, the meaning of life is manifest. And then to ask, well....

"He who says does not know. He who knows cannot say" -Lao Tzu

Hehehehe. Even though it is repeated so often, doesn't mean you have to read it lol. Just overlook it and move on. Why stress about the unchangable? Or even better! Laugh or find happiness from it :) Be like water, and yeild.

Answer 3

Main Entry: 1life
Pronunciation: 'lIf
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural lives /'lIvz/
Etymology: Middle English lif, from Old English lIf; akin to Old English libban to live -- more at LIVE
1 a : the quality that distinguishes a vital and functional being from a dead body b : a principle or force that is considered to underlie the distinctive quality of animate beings c : an organismic state characterized by capacity for metabolism, growth, reaction to stimuli, and reproduction
2 a : the sequence of physical and mental experiences that make up the existence of an individual b : one or more aspects of the process of living
3 : BIOGRAPHY 1
4 : spiritual existence transcending physical death
5 a : the period from birth to death b : a specific phase of earthly existence c : the period from an event until death d : a sentence of imprisonment for the remainder of a convict's life
6 : a way or manner of living
7 : LIVELIHOOD
8 : a vital or living being; specifically : PERSON
9 : an animating and shaping force or principle
10 : SPIRIT, ANIMATION
11 : the form or pattern of something existing in reality
12 : the period of duration, usefulness, or popularity of something
13 : the period of existence (as of a subatomic particle) -- compare HALF-LIFE
14 : a property (as resilience or elasticity) of an inanimate substance or object resembling the animate quality of a living being
15 : living beings (as of a particular kind or environment)
16 a : human activities b : animate activity and movement c : the activities of a given sphere, area, or time
17 : one providing interest and vigor
18 : an opportunity for continued viability
19 capitalized, Christian Science : GOD 1b
20 : something resembling animate life



Now the real question is, What am I to make of my Life?

Answer 4

I don't know, but it is really agitating.
...And you have a point.
People ask it as though there is a certain answer. I think it is different for everyone depending on your religion or views on things. I understand that people want to gather the opinions of others, but honestly, why can't anyone think of a new question that actually intruiges people?

And whoever asks that question is wasting 5 points.

Answer 5

Ignorance...inability to think, to reason.

I doubt there are many active minded people here - probably no one has actually studied epistemology, or metaphysics. They are just 'talking to hear themselves talk'.

A rational, integrated philosophy is the roadmap to a successful life. Lack of one ... well, you can see the results all around you.

Answer 6

i used to wonder what the meaning of life is. what is the point of us all being here? how do we live? why is us being here necessary - is it just all one big joke or are we all simply dreaming it?

Thinking is good i guess but i have come to realise that the world is too incredible for us to try and work out why we are here. I think we should just live life and live it to the full - who cares why we are here?. That question will never be answered so i recommend just living in complete ignorance.

It suits me fine.

Answer 7

I think people are asking, "Why am I here?", and all the variations that grow out from that. Some are probably just looking for stroking that it's OK to want to have a good time in life.

Answer 8

Don't be mad...that is life's core question...one that every human being asks himself at least once in his life time.

And for so long as there is no solid answer for it...you can bet that you'll always find it on these pages....

Just be glad that people at least 'think' every now and then...instead of watching MTV and eating MacDonald's crap! and drinking Starbucks!

Philosophy Rules!!!!!!!!



"Annie'' ...get over yourself!

Answer 9

That is similar to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything...i can give you the answer, but you wont like it...




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Answer 10

Life is a priviledge given to us at birth for the betterment or detrement to other people or things until death, at which time we give back to other people or other things.

Answer 11

True! A lot of questions get repeated...