2021年11月17日 · WE CAN attempt to answer the question of why we exist in a literal sense: by tracing our human story back through the whorls and rifts of evolution, through the contested origins of life on Earth...

2022年7月22日 · Like many of the reasons on this list, helping, caring for, and inspiring others is a widely-claimed reason for why we exist. At least temporarily, all people need some guidance in their lives. Teachers can provide a foundation through which their students can …

2024年9月30日 · Why do we exist? It’s a question that Aaron finds himself pondering often, not only to make sense of where the world is headed but also to assess whether we’re on the right path. For him, it’s also a personal benchmark – a way to ensure he’s walking his own path with the right balance and intention.

2024年9月30日 · In this article he suggests that the nature of human flourishing is conditioned by contingent facts about human nature. We could have been like rabbits, sheep, cuckoos or amoebas, but instead we are conscious, social, and mortal beings. The question “Why do we exist?” is ambiguous. It could be a request for a causal explanation.

2025年3月8日 · The question of why humans exist on Earth is a profound one, sparking contemplation across various fields, from science to philosophy to theology. At its core, the answer is multifaceted and lacks a single, universally agreed-upon explanation.

Why Does Anything Exist? Why is there something rather than nothing? In this extract from Chapter #1 of our Life's Big Questions course, we investigate philosophy's best answers to the question of why anything exists.

4 天之前 · The Ainu people coexist with kamuy (spirit-gods in nature), offering respect through rituals like the bear ceremony. Their purpose involves maintaining harmony between humans and divine forces present in animals, plants, and natural features. Ainu finds meaning in storytelling, sacred dances, and proper treatment of resources.