Philosophy Question

Read the assigned reading from the chapter. Then choose ONE of the questions below to answer. Answer the question you chose in a response that is a minimum of 1-2 paragraphs.

Be sure to explain your answers and give reasons for your views. You should cite the textbook and use brief quotations and summaries from the textbook in your response. Do NOT use any other sources besides the textbook. 

1. Compare and contrast the externalist and the internalist views of the question of the meaning of life? 

2. Describe Schopenhauer's view of the meaninglessness of life. Does the wretchedness of our existence show that life has no meaning?