1. Does an action bringing happiness or contentedness really justify meaning for an action that has no tangible end product or result? Is Taylor’s definition of meaning only applicable on a personal, subjective level? (Page 789)
2. Is it really possible to argue so definitely that meaningful actions require “active engagement?” Are there not situations where the worth an action has outweighs the need for “active engagement?” It would seem that to say one must enjoy an action for it to have meaning leads to a huge amount of subjectivity in what is actually meaningful in life. (Pages 796-798)
3. Is it possible to define Wolf’s “objective value” in a way that supports her argument for the meaningfulness of life? Would it be better to argue
2. Is it really possible to argue so definitely that meaningful actions require “active engagement?” Are there not situations where the worth an action has outweighs the need for “active engagement?” It would seem that to say one must enjoy an action for it to have meaning leads to a huge amount of subjectivity in what is actually meaningful in life. (Pages 796-798)
3. Is it possible to define Wolf’s “objective value” in a way that supports her argument for the meaningfulness of life? Would it be better to argue