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Originally Posted by Legal lies
From a biological point of view, the point of life is for organisms to propagate their genes, or at least to ensure the survival of other individuals with a similar genetic makeup (this accounts for altruistic behaviors).
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From a biological point of view, it is
observed universally with a seemingly great importance that organisms propagate their genes, or at least ensure the survival of other individuals with a similar genetic makeup (this could account for altruistic behaviors).
The ascription of "meaningful" concepts such as meaning, "the point", "the sole goal," to empirical phenomenon is a human activity akin to ascribing human characteristics to our concepts of "God" (which by definition transcends any human characteristics). Thus my remark that I feel like I'm arguing about God. It has no validity outside of the compulsions of the individual citing them. To say that biology or any scientific field says anything in regards to "the point of" or the "goals of" something is a tragic misunderstanding of science. As said before and I'm sure will be said again, an action taking place does not mean it is the "point" or "goal" of anything. The one doesn't necessitate the other.