10-24-2003, 02:05 PM
I know what we are doing on this planet, where we came from, and where we are going.
Really? Could you provide a few details? :D About 5 billion folks are interested in your answer.
A bit less flippantly, I really would like to hear you version of those points, and will at this point ask you if they equate to, or do not consider, "why we are here?" from the perspective of a human and humanity.
While in my early 20's, I stumbled upon an epihpany one evening while having a long chat with a dear friend of my sister's. In summary, it looks something like this.
_If there is a purpose to our existence, that purpose is to learn how to love_ .
Love here particularly includes giving of yourself to make something or someone else better, happier, etc. It's aim is the inverse of the combination of decay and entropy. As time has gone on, I have found that that idea fits a great many scenarios. Tied to that is my belief and understanding that "the journey" is every bit as important as "the destination," and sometimes, more important. How you got the "A" in Philosophy, for example, is more important than the grade itself. Was it via Cliff Notes, or was it via your own synthesis of learning? B)
While I am content with that concept, I am fully aware that it does not answer all of the philosophical questions that are implied in "why do we exist" nor does it address "does there need to be a 'why' to our existence."
It is also a bit soundbytish and reductionist, in truth.
Really? Could you provide a few details? :D About 5 billion folks are interested in your answer.
A bit less flippantly, I really would like to hear you version of those points, and will at this point ask you if they equate to, or do not consider, "why we are here?" from the perspective of a human and humanity.
While in my early 20's, I stumbled upon an epihpany one evening while having a long chat with a dear friend of my sister's. In summary, it looks something like this.
_If there is a purpose to our existence, that purpose is to learn how to love_ .
Love here particularly includes giving of yourself to make something or someone else better, happier, etc. It's aim is the inverse of the combination of decay and entropy. As time has gone on, I have found that that idea fits a great many scenarios. Tied to that is my belief and understanding that "the journey" is every bit as important as "the destination," and sometimes, more important. How you got the "A" in Philosophy, for example, is more important than the grade itself. Was it via Cliff Notes, or was it via your own synthesis of learning? B)
While I am content with that concept, I am fully aware that it does not answer all of the philosophical questions that are implied in "why do we exist" nor does it address "does there need to be a 'why' to our existence."
It is also a bit soundbytish and reductionist, in truth.
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete