The Basic Purposes of Life: A Philosophical Outlook

For years I have been wondering; what is the meaning of life?

Recently I came to this conclusion;

There are few basic reasons that apply to existence of a human being.

1. To secure a good future for oneself. – We all stride to make sure that we live as happily as possible until the very last day. For most people, the idea of their last day is being senile, lying in your death bed, awaiting Grimm Ripper.

Surely, this does not apply to everyone. There are those people who "live fast and die young"

2. To pass on half of your genetic material. – The majority of humans wants to, and will reproduce. From my perspective, this is the most crucial reason for our existence. The laws of nature dictate us to reproduce with a partner who is in the possession of proper genetic values. This is the reason lust exists and why males can't help themselves but to constantly look at other women. It is programmed into us – although I do not observe the same qualities in women.

In today's society, the "genetic makeup" of a suitable partner became a secondary quality. Nowadays, many choose a partner by their wealth (which semi-reflects on genetic qualities), status, and last, but not least, personality.

Although all those things are tied to genetics in the end, genetics themselves, in many cases, are not a quality that is considered consciously by one who is the choosing a partner. Again, I believe that this decision is made subconsciously, based on a model programmed into our DNA.

3. To sustain and raise an offspring(s). – As the reason number 2 suggests, a lot of people are instinctually driven to reproduce. Once that is completed, the human begins to live out its final purpose, to nurture and raise its offspring. Once a human being raises its child to an age where they feel that the offspring can provide food/security/basic necessities for themselves, the purpose of human life has been lived out. From then on, it's all spare time until your meeting with the Grimm Ripper.

These goals of life do no govern over all people. There are some who choose to spend their lives doing drugs, others who commit themselves to God, and those who are afraid to live out such a planned out path of life. Although these "purposes" may seem very simple and make life look kind of look dull, we must accomplish them. Most of us will do it, regardless of whether we like to or not.
As you have probably noticed, my thought process has been heavily influenced by works of my beloved Charles Darwin.