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To: average joe who wrote (768842)	2/11/2014 3:46:48 PM
From: one_less	Read Replies (1) of 1577623

Very nice article, one area we need to explore is the human value of survival in this world. Of course that is a human value but this author seems to treat it as the ultimate value. This would be fine if survival in this world were achievable. It is my observation that no one survives in this world, and so I value a life well lived more than just a long life. I would think anyone following his philosophical perspective would be unnerved by the thought of their own mortality to the point of despondency. I can imagine several values that spring from Rand’s idea that our nature is not only geared to survival but that we are naturally driven to thrive via some course of action founded in one’s reasoning to do more than just ” Be. “ Does my life have meaning? People are naturally driven to attribute purpose and meaningfulness to their existence. When they cannot, they struggle to go on. How can I be more or better? This is an internal evolutionary drive that is natural to all entities in the universe. For many people things that give meaning and purpose, or to be a better person take precedence over surviving in this world … which could lead to sacrificing one’s life for a cause or principle.

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