Read the assigned reading from the chapter. Then choose ONE of the questions below to answer. Answer the question you chose in a short essay in which you defend a thesis in a space of 250-300 words (this will be around one page).
Be sure to explain your answers and give reasons for your views. You should always cite the textbook, however, you should never directly quote any author. Instead, simply summarize the main position, give a context, and then include a citation. Do NOT use any other sources besides the textbook.
If we reject the religious view of meaning in life, are we forced to conclude that life is meaningless?
According to Baggini, how is God’s creating us for his purposes supposed to denigrate human life? Do you agree?
Do you agree with Edwards that the length of one’s life does not by itself determine whether life is meaningful?
TEXTBOOK
Textbook
Book Title: Philosophy Here and Now: Powerful Ideas in Everyday Life
Edition: Fourth (4th)
Author: Lewis Vaughn
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Copyright: 2021
