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sevencck
Canada705 Posts
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Derrida
2885 Posts
On August 08 2012 19:13 Spiffeh wrote: Here, this could help you out. It's really an amazing video. I haven't stopped looping it since it came out. holy shit that's like the worst life advice... no let me correct myself, that's like the worst fucking video on the planet. | ||
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Pimpmuckl
Germany528 Posts
That is my meaning of life i think. | ||
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sam!zdat
United States5559 Posts
On August 09 2012 09:37 Pimpmuckl wrote: I want to learn i think. Interesting things, opinions from people i don't know yet on topics i did not yet understand. That is my meaning of life i think. Good! Aristotle would agree. | ||
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sevencck
Canada705 Posts
On August 09 2012 09:33 Derrida wrote: holy shit that's like the worst life advice... no let me correct myself, that's like the worst fucking video on the planet. I'm sorry, but I find someone named Derrida posting in a thread on inherent inextricable meaning profoundly ironic. | ||
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Deleted User 3420
24492 Posts
I don't think that the meaning of my life has anything to do with what I am doing but how I am while I do it, if you can understand that. | ||
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Figgy
Canada1788 Posts
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1Eris1
United States5797 Posts
That being said, you're alive, so you might as well enjoy it. Find whatever makes you happy, and pursue it, whatever it may be. (Although if what makes you happy consists of say: murdering people, then be prepared for some resistance.) That's my philosophy at least. | ||
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hooberschmit
Canada101 Posts
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Thenerf
United States258 Posts
noun 1. the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms, being manifested by growth through metabolism, reproduction, and the power of adaptation to environment through changes originating internally. 2. the sum of the distinguishing phenomena of organisms, especially metabolism, growth, reproduction, and adaptation to environment. 3. the animate existence or period of animate existence of an individual: to risk one's life; a short life and a merry one. 4. a corresponding state, existence, or principle of existence conceived of as belonging to the soul: eternal life. 5. the general or universal condition of human existence: Too bad, but life is like that. | ||
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Siborg
Australia51 Posts
As long as I can provide for my family( Keep a roof over our heads, foods on the table and a little bit of entertainment everynow and then) While maintaining my hobbies and friendships then im happy. As long as I have everything I need and some of the things I want Im settled. I had an epiphany about a year ago when I was struggling to finish coursework so I could get a better job with even more money and probably hours. I thought about what I really wanted and worked out that I already had it. As long as your not stupid with your money you dont really need a great deal. Why work for more if its only going to take away the rest of the things I enjoy (Note: I earn probably an average salary and so does my wife. Im paying off a mortgage and in no rush to do so. I like my neighbourhood so we dont have any intentions of moving. We dont have kids yet, In time I will probably get a better job or my work will promote me and as long as my hours remain the same I will be happy. I only do 40 hours a week leaving me alot of free time for the other things in life). | ||
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Derrida
2885 Posts
On August 09 2012 09:40 sevencck wrote: I'm sorry, but I find someone named Derrida posting in a thread on inherent inextricable meaning profoundly ironic. lol what are you talking about, Derrida became obsessed with death and the meaning of life in the late stages of his life  | ||
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sevencck
Canada705 Posts
On August 09 2012 09:56 Derrida wrote: lol what are you talking about, Derrida became obsessed with death and the meaning of life in the late stages of his life I just mean he championed the idea of deconstructing inherent conceptual hierarchy, and was one of the fathers of postmodernism. The notion of an inherent meaning associated with life implies a hierarchy of values or ideas. In fact, to clarify what I responded to, critiquing something as the "worst life advice" also implies a hierarchy of values or ideas, something Derrida philosophically stood against. Edit: Actually, that's not even true, the notions that Derrida put forth themselves implied a hierarchy of values or ideas, making his life's work a performative contradiction. Oh, English department, when will thou stopst trolling us? On August 09 2012 10:06 sam!zdat wrote: All postmodernist theory is hypocritical in this fashion... Believe me when I say I agree. Completely agree here as well. | ||
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sam!zdat
United States5559 Posts
On August 09 2012 10:04 sevencck wrote: critiquing something as the "worst life advice" also implies a hierarchy of values or ideas, something Derrida philosophically stood against. All postmodernist theory is hypocritical in this fashion... | ||
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Derrida
2885 Posts
On August 09 2012 10:04 sevencck wrote: I just mean he championed the idea of deconstructing inherent conceptual hierarchy, and was one of the fathers of postmodernism. The notion of an inherent meaning associated with life implies a hierarchy of values or ideas. In fact, to clarify what I responded to, critiquing something as the "worst life advice" also implies a hierarchy of values or ideas, something Derrida philosophically stood against. Edit: Actually, that's not even true, the notions that Derrida put forth themselves implied a hierarchy of values or ideas, making his life's work a performative contradiction. Oh, English department, when will thou stopst trolling us? Believe me when I say I agree. yeah I was going to reply by saying that introducing deconstruction as the ultimate capability of reasoning faculty already establishes a hierarchy of values or ideas, but you edited to say the same thing or as nietzsche would say, the will to power is the will to value Oh and, if Derrida watched that video, he would probably cockslap the retard named Tyler and whisper in his ear "wake the fuck up, son." | ||
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Khul Sadukar
Australia1735 Posts
So don't worry about not knowing what your meant to do with your life. Funny thing is your actually doing exactly what you need to do in any given moment. Just be open and alert, soak in what is happening around you and make the most of it. Most importantly remember that everything is a learning experience, so ask yourself, What am I learning in this moment? You might be surprised by the answer, and start to notice how events chain together to give you that experience. | ||
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sevencck
Canada705 Posts
On August 09 2012 10:16 Derrida wrote: yeah I was going to reply by saying that introducing deconstruction as the ultimate capability of reasoning faculty already establishes a hierarchy of values or ideas, but you edited to say the same thing or as nietzsche would say, the will to power is the will to value Oh and, if Derrida watched that video, he would probably cockslap the retard named Tyler and whisper in his ear "wake the fuck up, son." LOL, one would hope. | ||
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xrapture
United States1644 Posts
How can anything possibly have meaning? It's just a word made up by humans like love and hate. It has no scientific grounds, such as a word like cause and it's going to vary person to person. To me, even if I knew every truth in the universe I would insist there is no meaning because the word itself has no meaning. Happiness, love, knowledge-- um, that is somehow meaning? If God's real-- ok?? where's meaning in that? The reality is that we are no more special than a rock or a star; a God or an angel-- everything is equally worthless. | ||
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Zerothegreat
United States787 Posts
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Khul Sadukar
Australia1735 Posts
On August 09 2012 10:23 xrapture wrote: I've never really understood the concept of "meaning". How can anything possibly have meaning? It's just a word made up by humans like love and hate. It has no scientific grounds, such as a word like cause and it's going to vary person to person. To me, even if I knew every truth in the universe I would insist there is no meaning because the word itself has no meaning. Happiness, love, knowledge-- um, that is somehow meaning? If God's real-- ok?? where's meaning in that? The reality is that we are no more special than a rock or a star; a God or an angel-- everything is equally worthless. I think "meaning" is a shortened way of describing Purpose or point of something. And no everything is not equally worthless, but they are equal in the grand scheme of things. Everything is worthless is a highly negative perspective on existence. | ||
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