These ideas about meaning are the fruits of discussing
The Stranger. The
protagonist in the novel, believes only in immediate meaning -- he's stupid. Hope someone finds this interesting.
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Immediate meaning - is meaning that can be found in the present and does
not last. (i.e. sex, a beautiful sunrise or anywhere intrinsic meaning can be found .)
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Intermediate meaning - is not found in the present, but rather is worked
towards. (i.e. education)
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Ultimate meaning - is found in God or some other thing greater than oneself.