23 Jun 06
Originally posted by twhitehead'Meaning' implies some inherent purpose beyond just existence or actions.
It means different things in different contexts. Our context is in this phrase 'the meaning of life' or this one 'the meaning of your life' or this one 'your life has meaning'. Whatever the case knowlege of it is not the only prevention against suicide.
'Meaning' implies some inherant purpose beyond just existance or actions.
If we don't clear up the meaning of 'meaning' will one of us will commit suicide? 🙂
I like this definition.
Without this said meaning, can you give a reason why your life may not be terminated?
23 Jun 06
Originally posted by HalitoseBecause I desire to live. As I have said before.
'Meaning' implies some inherent purpose beyond just existence or actions.
I like this definition.
Without this said meaning, can you give a reason why your life may not be terminated?
Do plants know the meaning of thier lives? Why dont they all commit suicide?
23 Jun 06
Originally posted by StarrmanA journey requires a destination.
Isn't it enough that, having been given life, one finds meaning to it by looking for it?
For some, the search for truth (and meaning) should be a never-ending quest (which btw, is an oxymoron) -- the free wind of inquiry must always blow in the mind -- “To travel hopefully is better than to arrive.”
Some reach the point of saying that the journey is the all there is, absolute truth is too stifling in its finality. Truth can only function as an abstract concept.
However, I believe the search for Truth and meaning is like a thirst; and for one who is never quenched, water becomes more imaginative and distant from reality.
Some find themselves in a certain current of ideas and plunge into it because it seems modern, successful and influential. One writes what will get recognition, and says things that win applause (e.g. lambasting Bush, Christians in general and/or advocated "alternative lifestyles" ). When has one honestly faced, in solitude, the one question on which this all turns – whether, after all, there may be some meaning to our existence or purpose in our design?