I mean, what is the purpose of being here? Is there any purpose that even handsome people get older and sick and finally we all are gone? Is there a superior purpose or everything is like the song says "dust in the wind"? If my illusions are false, must I feel comfortable with the idea that my life is just one firework in the night?
2007-10-31 15:49:30 · 5 answers · asked by fcojavaa 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
You see life in a pessimistic view. A man's value to life depends primarily haw far you see your feelings, thoughts and actions. These i suggest must be seen towards the direction of promoting the good of your fellowmen. You must set your goals in life. You must see life with a valuable achievements... that could be in a form of material, spiritual and moral. You must be creative inlife. Think and create good values for your soceity.
Life on planet earth is full of meanings. It is on your hands to do it optimistically. You must life a valuable meaning. Pursuit for happiness plays a vital role in life. Start anew and build confidence within you. Man on planet earth is full of mystery!
Thanks for asking. Have a great day!
2007-10-31 16:36:36 · answer #1 · answered by Third P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Addressing only the header question, Man is "sui generis," meaning alone and unique. Why so? Because he is "the rational animal." That, actually not figuratively, is the definition of man, that he is rational.
So what being Man means is that he must use his reason to exist.
What is the standard of reason? It is Aristotle's "Man qua Man," meaning to use the highest power of reasoning available to the individual while striving to learn to be even more rational.
What determines rationality? It is when one's logic matches empirical reality as one understands it; or when one's logic in matters of subjective subjects has the integrity of matching his other subjective conclusions.
2007-11-01 08:46:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a very honest view of life...however, it's still quite pessimistic...I guess you've never really experienced those things where it's just like well, it's a short moment that makes you feel like "it was worth it" kind of thing...sometimes, it success of oneself (like I'd have those sometimes when I work REALLY hard and it all pays off...) or it's something else....we all live not to wait for something but to do something...some people get the impression that the world has to stimulate some excitement for them....it's not like that.
2007-10-31 23:16:40 · answer #3 · answered by Hideaki Takizawa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When he distinguishes himself from animals,
then he becomes a human.
When he realises that he is the highest of all
creation, then he becomes a human.
When he develops his intellect,
then he becomes a human.
When he becomes an example for others,
then he becomes a human.
When he transcends the common limitations
through his wisdom, then he becomes best of humans.
2007-11-01 05:08:03 · answer #4 · answered by d_r_siva 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your purpose?
to love, obey, and worship God your creator with your whole heart.
2007-11-01 00:12:59 · answer #5 · answered by esoteric_knight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋