The Futility Of Life: A Rationale For Seeking Eternal Meaning
The futility of life is a fact everyone must address. Not all people think that life is futile. Some believe that being born to die does not constitute futility. For me, this is hard to fathom. If death means the cessation of life, then being born only to cease to exist is futile. There is no point in creating something just to destroy it. Say, for instance, you spent five years of your life building a house. You spent time thinking about the design, drawing up plans, sourcing materials, and mapping out the construction process. After detailed planning, you begin building. You dig holes for the foundation posts, pour concrete, place posts, compact the earth, and secure floor bearers. You choose high-quality materials: tongue-and-groove floorboards, mortise and tenon joints, lath and plaster walls, and slate roofing. Everything is done with care and precision to last for centuries. Then, having completed the house, you invite friends over—not for a housewarming, but to witness its d...