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- Dictionarylife/lʌɪf/
noun
- 1. the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death: "the origins of life" Similar Opposite
- 2. the existence of an individual human being or animal: "a disaster that claimed the lives of 266 people" Similar
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The meaning of life pertains to the inherent significance or philosophical meaning of living (or existence in general). There is no consensus on a definitive answer, and thinking or discourse on the topic is sought in the English language through the question, "What is the meaning of life?" (or the related "Why are we here?"
May 15, 2007 · A standard distinction to draw is between the meaning “in” life, where a human person is what can exhibit meaning, and the meaning “of” life in a narrow sense, where the human species as a whole is what can be meaningful or not.
Mar 12, 2017 · Explore Einstein's thoughts on the purpose of life, the value of a human being, and his spiritual views. He links the meaning of life to a sense of religiosity, a liberation from the self, and a superior spirit beyond the physical world.
Mar 3, 2018 · The author argues that life has no pre-determined purpose, but we can create our own meaning by choosing our actions and attitudes. He cites examples from philosophy, religion, and psychology to support his view.
Aug 11, 2017 · It’s one of humanity’s biggest questions, and there’s no simple answer, but let’s give it a try anyway: what is the meaning of life? We asked a philosopher and a physicist to shed some ...
Feb 6, 2023 · Explore different philosophical perspectives on the meaning of life, from supernaturalism to nihilism to naturalism. Consider how life’s origins, value, purpose, and story affect its meaning and our well-being.
May 15, 2007 · One part of the field of life's meaning consists of the systematic attempt to clarify what people mean when they ask in virtue of what life has meaning. This section addresses different accounts of the sense of talk of “life's meaning” (and of “significance,” “importance,” and other synonyms).
