What Is the Meaning of Life — According to Philosophers?

Imagine you're on a long trip and someone asks, 'What is the point of this journey?' That’s kind of like what philosophers ask about the meaning of life. Some think it's to be happy, others say it's to find truth or love, there are as many answers as there are people.

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A child asks their parent, 'Why do we live?'
An old man looks at the stars and wonders if there's anything more to life than just being alive.
Two friends argue over whether happiness or love is more important.

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