No answer is the answer——Astafyev's Exploration of the Meaning of"Existence"in Life
As a writer,Astafyev presents his own"philosophy of life"from the perspectives of existentialism,ontology,and natural philosophy,showing that all living things are children of nature.Therefore,his portrayal of peasants and natural entities reveals a sense of"existence"that transcends ethnicity and time through their integration with nature.Astafyev explores the theme of"existence"in life with awe and caution,without using language to define the elusive super-empirical reality around him,and instead places it in an ineffable state to convey the essence of things.Astafyev's most profound philosophical idea in his creations is that no answer is the answer.The mission of human beings is to immerse themselves in the flowing"existence",raise questions,and then contemplate and awaken because they fail to find the ultimate answer.This is the meaning of"existence"in life.Astafyev's philosophical thought urges a profound contemplation on the"humanity and nature"relationship,establishing another milestone in the literary and philosophical traditions of Russia.
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