The Purpose of Meaning

M.H.A.Q.S. · 10-20-2005, 10:26 PM

I understand that this has been discussed alot around places but I think we can enjoy this topic a bit more. What do you guys think?

Locke · 10-20-2005, 11:56 PM

Well, before I enter into the discussion fully I'd just like to get it clarified a little bit. What do you mean by the purpose of meaning?

M.H.A.Q.S. · 10-21-2005, 02:11 AM

The purpose of meaning as in philiosophy. Everything has a meaning and there has to be a purpose behind that meaning...right?

oneforthelord · 10-21-2005, 03:41 AM

Hmm I would think that the purpose of meaning is in passing on understanding? Your question is really an abstract and tough one, I'll need to think a lot more about it before I make a proper post...

M.H.A.Q.S. · 10-21-2005, 10:10 PM

I'm waiting for some people to respond to this...

Locke · 10-24-2005, 11:43 AM

Well, I think that the purpose of meaning would be something more along the lines of the love of knowledge in any way shape or form. The meaning behind the learning could be many different things, from personal enlightenment, better understanding of the world and what we live in it, to how we perceive life experiences and how we translate our ideals into actions. There is still many many different angles this discussion could take.

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10-20-2005, 10:26 PM	#1
M.H.A.Q.S. Bard Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 283	The Purpose of Meaning I understand that this has been discussed alot around places but I think we can enjoy this topic a bit more. What do you guys think? __________________

10-20-2005, 11:56 PM	#2
Locke Geomancer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Leduc, Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,125	Well, before I enter into the discussion fully I'd just like to get it clarified a little bit. What do you mean by the purpose of meaning? __________________ "And the truth is that as a man's real power grows and his knowledge widens, ever the way he can follow grows narrower: until at last he chooses nothing, but does only and wholly what he must do..." - A Wizard of Earthsea - Ursula Le Guin

10-21-2005, 02:11 AM	#3
M.H.A.Q.S. Bard Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 283	The purpose of meaning as in philiosophy. Everything has a meaning and there has to be a purpose behind that meaning...right? __________________

10-21-2005, 03:41 AM	#4
oneforthelord Dancer Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 176	Hmm I would think that the purpose of meaning is in passing on understanding? Your question is really an abstract and tough one, I'll need to think a lot more about it before I make a proper post... __________________ Formerly known as DarkFant The prodigal has returned after many years

10-21-2005, 10:10 PM	#5
M.H.A.Q.S. Bard Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 283	I'm waiting for some people to respond to this... __________________

10-24-2005, 11:43 AM	#6
Locke Geomancer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Leduc, Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,125	Well, I think that the purpose of meaning would be something more along the lines of the love of knowledge in any way shape or form. The meaning behind the learning could be many different things, from personal enlightenment, better understanding of the world and what we live in it, to how we perceive life experiences and how we translate our ideals into actions. There is still many many different angles this discussion could take. __________________ "And the truth is that as a man's real power grows and his knowledge widens, ever the way he can follow grows narrower: until at last he chooses nothing, but does only and wholly what he must do..." - A Wizard of Earthsea - Ursula Le Guin

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