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Struggle to find meaning (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 week ago by OneOverZero@sh.itjust.works to c/philosophy@lemmy.ml

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Throughout my life I've struggled to find meaning. I've wondered, am I alone in this? I'd like to hear what others have to say. Particularly others that are more knowledgeable in philosophy.

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[–] Baphomet_The_Blasphemer@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago (2 children)

More than fair odds, life is a random fluke of chance, and it has no meaning. Some people see this as depressing, but I see it as an opportunity to create the meaning you want in your life.

[–] Codrus@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago

Why am I wrong?

[–] Codrus@lemmy.world -5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

The most logical explanation would be to be able to acknowledge any of our potentially most barbaric desires or behaviors, and even go as far as to suffer to abstain from them, for a purpose outside of ourselves; God or not.