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“If the whole universe has no meaning, we should never have found out that it has no meaning: just as, if there were no light in the universe and therefore no creatures with eyes, we should never know it was dark. Dark would be without meaning.” - C.S. Lewis

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"If the whole universe has no meaning, we should never have found out that it has no meaning"

Imagine a world where everything is devoid of purpose or significance. A world where every action, every event, every existence is just a random occurrence with no underlying meaning. In such a universe, how would we even begin to comprehend the concept of meaninglessness? It is only through our ability to perceive and understand the world around us that we can even begin to question the existence of meaning.

"Just as, if there were no light in the universe and therefore no creatures with eyes, we should never know it was dark."

Think about a world where there is no light, where darkness reigns supreme. In such a world, without the presence of creatures with eyes to perceive the absence of light, darkness would simply be the norm. It is only through the contrast between light and darkness that we are able to recognize and appreciate the beauty of light.

"Dark would be without meaning."

In the absence of light, darkness loses its significance. It is only through the presence of light that darkness gains its meaning. Just as in a universe without meaning, it is our ability to recognize and understand the concept of meaninglessness that gives it significance.

So, in a universe where everything seems chaotic and devoid of purpose, it is our very existence and consciousness that allows us to question and ponder the existence of meaning. It is through our ability to perceive and reflect on the world around us that we are able to find meaning in a seemingly meaningless universe.

Just as the contrast between light and darkness allows us to appreciate the beauty of light, the contrast between meaning and meaninglessness allows us to appreciate the value of purpose and significance in our lives. It is through this contrast that we are able to find meaning in a world that may seem devoid of it.

So, let us embrace our ability to question and seek meaning in a seemingly meaningless universe. Let us appreciate the contrast between light and darkness, between meaning and meaninglessness, and find beauty and purpose in the very act of searching for meaning in our lives.




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