Our Purpose In Life

[Sam]

That our bodies are mechanisms built to sustain and perpetuate life is an objective observation of the functions of the human machine. Whether or not one chooses to go along with this biological imperative is a subjective decision. Obviously one is free to choose whatever purpose suits them, one of the benefits of having such a highly developed brain (nonetheless the machinery will still operate, eggs will form, sperm will be manufactured). Amoebas have no such choice. The point of mentioning such a thing in a thread like this is only to show that there is only a very basic type of "purpose" that is inherrant in us and this "purpose" gives all life common ground, all else is personal choice (and indeed one can take a stand against this itself). I think that's wonderful.

Hey Rythm,

I take your point, in fact I took it before you mentioned it. That our bodies have certain objective functions is clear. I would argue that reproduction, being an act between two individuals is not solely a function of our bodies as it involves a conscious decision.

That being said I believe a more sound point would be that the very basic 'inherent' purpose in our bodies are those which sustain our own existence. I admit that the point is somewhat trifling when written but I just thought I codify my thoughts on it.

I also share your admiration at the personal liberty we are afforded in our lives.

Sam