Explain Moritz Schlick’s position with regard to the meaning of life, and in
particular his attitude toward “goal-oriented” approaches to life. Does he think
that the struggle to survive amounts to a meaningful existence? Why or why not?
What does he borrow from Nietzsche in responding to Schopenhauer? What is the
centrality of play in Schlick’s outlook, and why is his distinction between pleasure
and joy important in this regard? What is Schlick’s attitude towards the modern
world? Do you agree with his approach in this regard? What might be some of the
challenges in living in accordance with his perspective on the meaning of life?