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Question
What is the purpose of life?
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The purpose of life is survival

"Survival of the fittest" is a common phrase in the biology field. If humans are not intent on their survival, they will go extinct. Similar to other species, humans eat, drink, and avoid danger their entire lives to stay alive. People spend their days making sure they survive to live another day; that is the sole purpose of life.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Evolution is a conquest of survival
    All life forms on earth have had to evolve and modify their DNA in order to survive, a fact which is indicative of the desire of life to sustain itself. Therefore, the purpose of life is more primal, and species are entirely concerned about ensuring they remain competitive in the ecosystem.
  2. All life forms desire perservation
    An important distinction between living and non-living organisms is the ability for the living to respond to changing environments.