Evolution and the Meaning of Life

P1: If evolution is true, then there is no teleological explanation of life.

P2: If there is no purpose to life itself, then my life is not significant.

C: So if evolution is true, then my life is not significant.

Sub-Arguments for P2:

A. Significance = Having a Purpose

2a: If there is no purpose to life itself, then my life has no purpose.

2b: If my life has no purpose, then it is not significant.

B. Significance = Fitting into a Larger Scheme

2a: If there is no purpose to life itself, then my life does not fit into a larger scheme.

2b: If my life does not fit into a larger scheme, then it is not significant.

C. Significance = Being a Means to an Ultimate End

2a: If there is no purpose to life itself, then my life is not a necessary means to some ultimate end.

2b: If my life is not a necessary means to some ultimate end, then it is not significant.