Tuesday, September 28, 2010

The World View

As best as I can figure, there are a lot of takes on the meaning of life.
To paraphrase the great philosophies… (Are any of them wrong?)

The Psychologist says, “The meaning of life is to avoid death.”
The Neuroscientist says, ”The meaning of life is to maximize reward.”
The Sociologist says “The meaning of life is to fit in.”
The Biologist says “The meaning of life is to reproduce.”
The Platonians say “The meaning of life is to improve the mind.”
Aristotelites say “The meaning of life is to be virtuous.”
The Cynics say ”The meaning of life is to live in harmony with nature.”
The Cyrenists say “The meaning of life is to receive immediate gratification.”
The Epicurusts say “The meaning of life is found in leading a moderate one.”
The Stoics say “The meaning of life is whatever it is and you should like it.”
The Liberalists say “The meaning of life is to live it freely.”
The Kantists say “The meaning of life is to do one’s duty.”
The Utilitarianists say “The meaning of life is to make the most number of people smile.”
The Nihlists say “The meaning of life is what you see is what you get.”
The Pragmatists say “The meaning of life is to live it.”
The Existentialists say “The meaning of life is what you make of it.”
The Absurdusts say” The meaning of life doesn’t exist.”
The Secular Humanists say “The meaning of my life is different than the meaning of yours.”
The Local Positivists say “The meaning of life is a bogus question.”
The Postmodernists say “The meaning of life is to keep evolution going.”
The Social Darwinists say “The meaning of life is to do what comes naturally.”
The Natural Pantheists say “The meaning of life is to care for the Earth.”
The Zoroasterites say “The meaning of life is to behave well.”
The Jews say “The meaning of life is to serve God.”
The Christians say “The meaning of life is to follow the teachings of Jesus.’
The Mormons say “The meaning of life is to be more like God.”
The Muslims say “The meaning of life is to serve God like a party host.”
Those of the Bahai faith say “The meaning of life is to grow spiritually.”
The Hindus say “The meaning of life is to be born well or try it again.”
The Jainists say “The meaning of life is to transcend the material.”
The Buddhists say “The meaning of life is to finish your chores so you can be free from pain.”
The Sikhs say “The meaning of life is to explore God all around us.”
The Shintos say The meaning of life is to live it.”
The Toaists say “The meaning of life is within each of us.”
The Confuciusites say “The meaning of life is in the good and bad of daily living.”

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