What is the meaning of life? This question has been asked and answered in a multitude of different ways. Some people believe that the meaning of life is to enjoy it, and take risks, while others believe the meaning is to stay alive. Other theories are that the meaning of life is to be significant in history and to be remembered, or to live based on religious beliefs. Although there are an abundance of ideas, some people choose to believe that there is no meaning. Through it all, the meaning of life is different through every person’s eyes.
“You only live once.” This is a well known saying that has been interpreted differently. Many say that this means inhabitants of Earth should be wild and take risks because life is fleeting. Helen …show more content…
According to Getting Away With Murder: The True Story of the Emmett Till Case, “News of the murder and the trial that followed it outraged Black and sympathetic white Americans across the nation, and reaction to the famous murder case played an important role as a catalyst for the civil rights movement.” Emmett Till’s story was so monumental to history that it is still widely known today. His murder, and the other events that followed it, such as Rosa Parks’ story, helped start the civil rights movement. Till had no idea that his death would influence millions of people to stand up against Southern segregation. He had a huge impact on history. Another example of someone who affected history is Jackie Robinson. Jackie Robinson went down in history for being one of the first African Americans to play in Major League Baseball. According to a Holt McDougal Literature, “Robinson signed up in a history-making huddle with Hector Racine and Lieut.” (847) Beyonce Knowles-Carter said, “When I leave this world, I’ll leave no regrets. Leave something to remember so they won’t forget I was here.”. Some believe that life’s meaning is found in the legacy one leaves behind and by the changes and impacts one …show more content…
Henry Miller once said, “Life has to be given a meaning because of the obvious fact that it has no meaning.” The entire idea of life having a meaning is false, and that one day everyone will have to accept the fact that there is no specific meaning, and that there is no big reason for us being here. Stephen Hawking stated, “I regard the brain as a computer which will stop working when its components fail. There is no heaven or afterlife for broken down computers; that is a fairy story for people afraid of the dark.” Hawking, like many others, believed that death is the end. There are many theories that there is absolutely no meaning to life, and no purpose for people being alive. Joseph Campbell said, “Life has no meaning. Each of us has meaning and we bring it to life. It is a waste to be asking the question when you are the answer.” He argued that it is a waste of time to ponder the meaning of life, and that there is no reason for
“You only live once.” This is a well known saying that has been interpreted differently. Many say that this means inhabitants of Earth should be wild and take risks because life is fleeting. Helen …show more content…
According to Getting Away With Murder: The True Story of the Emmett Till Case, “News of the murder and the trial that followed it outraged Black and sympathetic white Americans across the nation, and reaction to the famous murder case played an important role as a catalyst for the civil rights movement.” Emmett Till’s story was so monumental to history that it is still widely known today. His murder, and the other events that followed it, such as Rosa Parks’ story, helped start the civil rights movement. Till had no idea that his death would influence millions of people to stand up against Southern segregation. He had a huge impact on history. Another example of someone who affected history is Jackie Robinson. Jackie Robinson went down in history for being one of the first African Americans to play in Major League Baseball. According to a Holt McDougal Literature, “Robinson signed up in a history-making huddle with Hector Racine and Lieut.” (847) Beyonce Knowles-Carter said, “When I leave this world, I’ll leave no regrets. Leave something to remember so they won’t forget I was here.”. Some believe that life’s meaning is found in the legacy one leaves behind and by the changes and impacts one …show more content…
Henry Miller once said, “Life has to be given a meaning because of the obvious fact that it has no meaning.” The entire idea of life having a meaning is false, and that one day everyone will have to accept the fact that there is no specific meaning, and that there is no big reason for us being here. Stephen Hawking stated, “I regard the brain as a computer which will stop working when its components fail. There is no heaven or afterlife for broken down computers; that is a fairy story for people afraid of the dark.” Hawking, like many others, believed that death is the end. There are many theories that there is absolutely no meaning to life, and no purpose for people being alive. Joseph Campbell said, “Life has no meaning. Each of us has meaning and we bring it to life. It is a waste to be asking the question when you are the answer.” He argued that it is a waste of time to ponder the meaning of life, and that there is no reason for