What did philosophers say about the meaning of life in the Middle Ages and modern times?

The question of the meaning of life has been troubling humanity for many centuries, philosophers have constantly tried to answer the question “What is worth living for?”

In the Middle Ages, they believed that life on earth is not as important for a person as life after death, therefore a person existed in the name of God. The value was Christian morality and God himself. And in modern times, philosophers turned their attention to earthly life and its value. The focus was on reason and the search for truth.



One of the components of a person's success in our time is receiving modern high-quality education, mastering the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for life in society. A person today needs to study almost all his life, mastering everything new and new, acquiring the necessary professional qualities.