Philosophy For Our Times Searching for the purpose of life |Babette Babich, Frank Tallis, Jonathan Webber, Sandra Laugier
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Jun 3, 2025 
Join Frank Tallis, a clinical psychologist, Jonathan Webber, a philosophy professor, Sandra Laugier, a linguist philosopher, and Nietzschean philosopher Babette Babich as they dive into the search for life's purpose. They explore whether life has a predetermined goal or if meaning comes from our experiences. The discussion touches on existentialism, personal meaning-making, and the balance between pursuing goals and living in the moment. They also reflect on how societal pressures impact self-discovery among young people in a fast-paced world.
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Create Personal Purpose To Cope
- Life likely has no predetermined goal, it's an accidental product of evolution.
- Creating personal purpose boosts resilience and helps endure life's hardships.
Goal-Setting Is Human Nature
- Meaning-making is fundamental to human brain function and embodiment.
- Even philosophies promoting no-goal living have underlying goal-like aims.
Simple Goals Can Bring Joy
- Collecting handbags or similar hobbies may seem shallow but could function as a meaningful goal.
- Simple goals can produce dopamine and happiness just as grand goals might.
