What do I know about God and the purpose of life? I know that this world exists. That I am placed in it like my eye in its visual field. That something about it is problematic, which we call its meaning. This meaning does not lie in it but outside of it. That life is the world. That my will penetrates the world. That my will is good or evil. Therefore that good and evil are somehow connected with the meaning of the world.The meaning of life, i.e. the meaning of the world, we can call God. And connect with this the comparison of God to a father.
The author reflects on the concept of God and the purpose of life, acknowledging the existence of the world and his place within it. He notes that while life is filled with complexities and challenges—referred to as its meaning—this meaning does not reside within the world itself but lies beyond it. This suggests a deeper connection between existence and a higher purpose that transcends everyday experiences.
Furthermore, the author contemplates the relationship between individual will and moral choices, determining that actions can be categorized as good or evil. This moral framework appears to be intertwined with the search for meaning in the world. Ultimately, he equates the meaning of life with the notion of God, drawing a parallel between God and a father figure, thus emphasizing a paternalistic understanding of divine guidance and purpose.
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