Meaning of Life

Write an essay of 1,200 to 1,500 words answering one of the prompts. 1. In Buddhism, what is the highest good that humans can achieve, and why? Do you agree with this as an ideal? Explain and defend your reasons for your view. 2. Identify and explain one reason Socrates offers (in the Phaedo) why we should not fear death. Critically discuss the case for/against his view. 3. Explain the Stoic view (as presented by Epictetus) on how best to achieve happiness. Is this view correct? Explain and defend your answer. 4. Describe the Argument from Evil against God’s existence. Critically discuss whether the argument proves its conclusion. 5. Explain why, according to Pascal, we ought to believe in God. Identify one objection to his reasoning, and critically discuss whether it succeeds.      

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