Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
What is the purpose of life?
Position‹3 of 7›

There is no purpose to life

Life exists in indifference to any human interpretation of its purpose. For centuries, there have been attempts to explain the objectives of existence, but none have been successful or have been reduced to infinite regressions. Any proposed meanings to life are superficial, arbitrary, or temporary.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. We cannot be certain of anything in life
    Skeptic philosophers believe that no knowledge is certain. Therefore, any goal we strive towards may not be real and is ultimately purposeless.
  2. Death is inevitable
    Everything is temporary, including our happiness, our lives, and the lives of our offspring. Therefore, life has no ultimate purpose as nothing we create will last.
  3. The universe is indifferent
    Life has no ultimate meaning or purpose, it just exists.