If you have to ask
January 25th, 2007I have to ask. I always have to ask. And what is the question?
What is the point?
The great question of philosophy, subtly re-phrased: what is the point of life? It’s just a way of asking, What should I do? What is important? How do I decide? Once I’ve decided, how do I respond? What are my options? Which option is best?
Of course there’s no certain answer. Of course the answers are subjective, and relative, and temporary. But still. The questions are constantly coming up. Every time we wake up in the morning. Every time we get home from work. Every time we have a choice, we must decide which option to take. Maybe it doesn’t matter, by your estimation, but it matters to me. The act of choosing is the result of a thought process, either impulsive and brief or lengthy and considered.