The Lovers, Thinkers, And Problem Solvers Of The World

Humans: The Lovers, Thinkers, and Problem Solvers of the World Throughout the history of mankind we have constantly asked ourselves what our purpose is and if that purpose has meaning. Philosophers and religious leaders alike have answered these questions and many other essential questions that cross through our minds at one point or another. However, we as individuals must consider the answers proposed by others, and use their ideas as a foundation for the building of our own. By using the ideas that Dante, Soyinka, Shelly, and Borges propose in their literature I was able to build a foundation for my own answer to the question of what our purpose is and if there is any meaning to our lives. I feel that our purpose is too†¦show more content†¦While the birth of his son was not conventional either, after his son is released onto the world â€Å"the purpose of his life had been fulfilled† (Borges, page 6). After the Wizard has created his son his purpose has been fulfilled. 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