Anything that is based on or taken from another source must be cited. Any plagiarism from the textbook, an
internet source, or another student will result in a zero grade and at the discretion of the instructor, failing of the
course. Please limit any direct quotes to about 5% of your work.
Now for the fun part – the Question…
What is the meaning of life?
We’ve read four different responses to this question from Albert Camus, Thomas Nagel, Richard Taylor, and
Susan Wolf. You will now add your response. You might agree with one of the philosophers and choose to
elaborate on their answer. You might find a way to combine multiple answers. Or you may compose your own
answer. Either way, you must respond in your answer to at least two of the philosophers we have read.
A reminder on what will make this a philosophical essay.
Philosophers attempt to define terms. Philosophers gather facts. Philosophers make arguments based on facts
and principles (such as definitions) and their reasoning follows the rules of logic and is in the form of steps
towards a final conclusion. Your final conclusion will be your answer to the meaning of life. You will support that
final conclusion with your understanding of the terms and the facts you have gathered in life