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God, science, and the natural world PART 2 | Philosopher Fiona Ellis

Philosophy For Our Times

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Exploring the Dichotomy of Life's Meaning: Transcendentalism vs. Immanentism

This chapter examines the contrasting views in philosophy on the meaning of life, focusing on transcendentalism's search for a higher purpose versus immanentism's focus on immediate human experiences. It proposes an expanded naturalism as a reconciliatory approach that highlights the significance of desires and love in crafting a meaningful existence.

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