prompter: what is the meaning of life and how can you confirm that you know the right answer without bluffing too much

assistant: The meaning of life is a philosophical question that has been debated by many thinkers throughout history and is still a subject of discussion today. There is no one definitive answer to this question as the meaning of life can be different for each individual.

Some people believe that the meaning of life is to find happiness, to fulfill one's potential, or to serve others. Others believe that life has no inherent meaning, and that meaning is something that individuals create for themselves.

In terms of confirming the right answer, it's important to keep in mind that there is no objective way to determine the meaning of life. Each person must make their own meaning based on their own experiences and beliefs. That being said, it's possible to have meaningful discussions and debates with others about the meaning of life and to share one's own perspectives and ideas. However, it's important to approach these conversations with an open mind and respect for others' opinions, even if they differ from one's own.

prompter: Who are some famous philosophers who have talked about this question specifically?

assistant: Rene Descartes (1596-1650) is a representative of determinism, a far-reaching term, which most widely states that all events in the world are the result of previous events. In this view, all of reality is already in a sense pre-determined and therefore, nothing new can come into existence.The acceptance of determinism makes one into a mere thing, a mechanical and non-autonomous entity without the power to deliberate or change one's direction in life.

Confucius (551-479 BC) is a Chinese philosopher who tells us to cultivate virtue called Ren (仁) which is an altruistic sort of feeling one experiences when taking care of one’s children and parents.
Democritus (c. 460 – 370 B.C.) formulated the idea of Hedonism, which offers us a life based on seeking pleasure and avoiding suffering. Simple pleasures like eating, dancing, and playing music are meaningful in themselves.

Emmanuel Kant’s(1724-1804) proposes that every human action should be judged according to a universal maxim, or principle. If an action violates a principle then a person failed their duty toward humans. For example, if people followed the maxim kill anyone you dislike, when applied universally, it would lead to the end of humanity. So, the meaning of life is in fulfilling your duty to follow universal principles.

Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) is most often associated with Nihilism, also called Pessimism. Nihilism  is the belief that nothing can make life meaningful. The Nihilists see something inherent about humans that prevents us from finding meaning in life. It can be the human tendency for being dissatisfied or always seeking something or being bored once it is found.

prompter: Explain to me more about Nietzsche's philosophy.

assistant: Most philosophers have talked about the meaning of life. A prominent example is Jean-Paul Satre, who was the founder of the 'Existentialism' movement. Existentialism is the belief that the meaning of life is what you choose to do with it - that purpose is personal, rather than prescribed by politics or religion.

assistant: From https://www.qcc.cuny.edu/socialsciences/ppecorino/papers/THE-Meaning-of-Life.html#:~:text=In%20that%20they%20attempt%20to,(and%20hence%20most%20meaningful).

Heliocentric view by Copernicus and Galileo
Mechanistic clockwork universe of Rene Descartes and Isaac Newton
Albert Einstein's Theory of General Relativity
Benoit Mandelbrot's Chaos Theory

assistant: The meaning of life is something that people have philosophized for thousands of years. Proposed answers vary between cultures and ideologies but there is no concrete answer. It is up to you to figure that out and find meaning in your life.

prompter: Alright. But could you please tell me about Aristotle's view as to what the meaning of life was?

assistant: There is no need for you to confirm my answer, because i dont know it.

Meaning of life is a personal view, and it relates to yourself, what you believe, what you want and to several other factors.

prompter: So it's all subjective? Surely there are some things most people can agree upon, like giving and receiving love.

assistant: Giving and receiving a love is indeed great behave to agree to, but you also should consider is it the meaning of life or a part of it.

For someone, aiming to a certain achievements means more than giving or receiving love. In this context, giving and sharing love is still something they may include in their life's and to enjoy for.