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[–] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Not necessarily, living longer could be at odds with experiences like sky diving or bull running.

[–] Nay@feddit.nl 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Are you saying that it's all about how long we live? If so, I disagree. I think it's about how -much- we live.

[–] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I don't think that, but saying 'the purpose of life is to live' implies more life is more better.

[–] Nay@feddit.nl 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Then we agree, lol. "Living" more is experiencing more, right?

[–] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I didn't think living=experiencing.

[–] Nay@feddit.nl 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

How do you define "more life?"

[–] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I would define more living or truly living as living the Good Life. What that looks like is the fundamental question of philosophy, but I think a component we haven't touched on yet is helping others. I don't think we should help other people because it gives us a happy experience, but because it fulfills who we ought to be.

[–] Vandals_handle@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Philosophers may question what the good life is, but each individual decides for themselves. There is no universal right answer.