I have seriously been assigned this as an essay. It's due in 2 and a half hours. I cannot even start because I'm constantly changing issues and my views. It's quite frustrating. I might post what I've written when I'm done. Anyone care to share their views or sources to other ideassss.??

What if I'm Nihilst!?
Then what?

Would be a short essay for me. I see no evidence that here is one. I am interested in reading what you wrote though.

Wrote in about 40 mins. Short essay for me too. -_-;

The Meaning of Life

The meaning of life is indefinite. It is unique as must be defined by a person for and by themselves. This question has been asked by many different philosophers, religions, and scientist. There have been many theories and beliefs as to what the purpose is. There is even a belief of Nihilism, or those who believe life is without a purpose, meaning and contains no significance. Religions give a reason for pain, love, and ultimately a reason. The antiquity perspective usually consisted of mostly self-devotion; the meaning of life was meant to reach the highest level of self fulfillment to reach an afterlife. During pre-modern perspectives, universal religions such as Christian and Muslim faiths consisted of devotion and all-inclusive salvation, meaning the right to heaven or an afterlife was by the “grace of God”. This leaves room for questioning the meaning of life and therefore the idea of simply believing and having faith was necessary to reach this final destination and gave a meaning and/or purpose. Eastern religions moved from the self fulfillment idea to more abstract ideas which gave a place for ideals such as love, compassion and suffering. The early modern perspectives took place during the Enlightenment. During the Enlightenment, many philosophers came up with theories, most having to do with social order. The most radical views are during the contemporary era. As technology advanced, many previous beliefs were proven wrong with scientific reasoning. Humanism and existentialism were created as way to almost make a meaning to life.
I believe there isn’t a meaning to life. I believe there a factors that lead to self satisfaction but that is not the same as meaning. I believe in a purpose to living but the meaning itself is nonexistent.
“Life has no meaning, but as humans we try to associate a meaning or purpose so we can justify our existence” - The Real Meaning of Life
“There is no point in life, and that is exactly what makes it so special” - The Real Meaning of Life
“You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life” - The Real Meaning of Life

Where is the applause smiley when I need one?

Great essay, even if it is short.

(November 11, 2008 at 4:30 pm)leo-rcc Wrote: Where is the applause smiley when I need one?

Great essay, even if it is short.

Thank you.
I kinda want to write a whole lot on my beliefs, ideas and questions. I just don't want to take the time to actually put it to text. Someday I will though.

This essay is two characters long:

42

'Nuff said.

Yes, the question "what is the meaning of life?" is akin to asking "what does a brick sound like?".

This is why I love being an atheist,I don't have to waste my time trying to search for meaning in a meaningless universe.There is no meaning to life why ask why?

Bloody Hell! That essay's just made it crystal clear to me that I'm a nihilist!

I'm in shock.

Kyu

I'm agnostic to the idea of being a nihilist, there could be a meaning to life but what's wrong with admitting we don't know, it's the same as saying you know there's no god, how could we know for sure. It's not an admission of unintelligence to say we don't know in fact it's quiet the contrary. Why does man always think he has to have all the answers, that's what I dislike about religion.