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We\u2019re often given the following choice: either there\u2019s a cosmic, eternal purpose to our lives or nothing matters at all. But perhaps the meaning of life is the meaning in life\u2014witnessing the dance of light on leaves or the catching of a perfect wave.\nGuest:\xa0\nAaron James\xa0is philosophy professor at UC Irvine and the author of\xa0Surfing with Sarte: An Aquatic Inquiry into the Life of Meaning.\nMaking Meaning\xa0is a limited series from\xa0Ministry of Ideas\xa0that explores how life can be lived more meaningfully. Featuring meditations by some of the world\u2019s most sensitive and insightful thinkers, Making Meaning will give you fresh perspective and encouragement to live with greater intention and fullness. Making Meaning is produced by\xa0Jack Pombriant\xa0and\xa0Zachary Davis. Artwork by\xa0Dan Pecci.\xa0Learn more at\xa0ministryofideas.org\xa0and find us on Twitter\xa0@ministryofideas.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices