Constructing Life Philosophies

Constructing Life Philosophies | Life Has No Purpose - We Create It

Richard Robinson was educated at Oxford University in England. From 1928 to 1946 he taught philosophy at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. In 1946 he returned to Oxford to teach. This viewpoint is from his book, An Atheist’s Values. Robinson believes that the atheist’s view of life requires greater strength and commitment than the theist’s view of life. By denying the existence of God, Robinson feels that he has taken on more responsibilities in life, not less.

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1. Robinson writes that people are insecure....

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