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...... Humanist view the purpose of life as being biological. In other words, the purpose of life is to reproduce and continue the human race. Based off of this biological foundation, humanist tend to have a value set that is based on human needs and are thus often self-interested. However, humanist understand that their self-interest is tied to societys self-interest an thus, their own well-being in inextricably linked to the well-being of society as a whole. Thus, humanist value relationships, friendships and family. Humanist also tend to pursue careers focused on improving society, in such fields as social work, education, non-profit organizations and politics
Positivist, on the other hand, also take a self-interested approach to meaning, but understand that meaning comes not from others but only from the events found throughout ones life and the results of ones life, in terms of achievements, legacy, etc. Thus, positivist will have a value set that includes self-interested pursuit and entertainment. They will value anything that makes them feel better. Therefore their career choices will be in fields that contribute to creating life events, such as a career in law or medicine......

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