Do you know your purpose in life? Do you know why you exist, and what the meaning behind your existence is? If you do, then this is a blessing, but if you don't. it is time for you to discover the meaning behind your existence. It took me 6 years to finish this book. I talked to more than 200 people who were either looking for a meaning in life or found a meaning in life. I read hundreds of books and talked to a lot of philosophers... At the end of all this, came this book. This book is going to take you on a journey through philosophical concepts and ideologies, psychological interpretations, and personal deep life questions, to give you a purposeful and meaningful answer. This book will help you expand your mental horizon and find the meaning behind your existence once and for all.

Existential Aspirations affirms that active, continuous learning is what makes life worthwhile. Thoughtful living can create meaning anywhere you look. In this collection of provocative essays, author Charles Hayes gives close examination to subjects that we often take for granted. He explores the value of thinking for yourself, taking responsibility as a citizen in a democracy, and overcoming bias to pursue the better argument. Topics range from memories, movies, gullibility, and self-help culture to honor, war, capitalism, and justice; from rethinking the pursuit of happiness to coming to terms with our own mortality. Known for his astute wisdom, Hayes includes a treasure of aphorisms as a bonus.

This book is a collection of essays on topics concerning the existence of humankind on Earth to aid readers in personal reflection and transformation. Essay authors have been chosen to write personal essays on areas of their expertise or interest. It is broken into four sections: Self, Humankind, Religion and Earth. It is very personal, subjective and it challenges readers to do their own Deep Dive to come up with their own conclusions on the various topics. It is not a political book, about politics nor should it viewed from a political lens. How did we get here?Why are we here?What are we/me doing here?Where are we going from here?These are existential questions worth exploring. They all have to do with our existence on Earth. Will we definitively answer them for you?No. That's impossible-for many reasons.But we will try to help you answer them for yourself.How we got here, why we are here, and where are we going from here, is merely conjecture. Atheists (those who do not believe in God) will say that our being here is merely the confluence of chance, matter, and time.Theists (those who believe in God) believe that we are human manifestations in the image of God, the creator of all things.Their differences of opinion are a matter of debate for another forum, so we will leave those questions for scientists, philosophers, and religious scholars.We will focus on what we are doing here, because that is the most answerable by using provable, factual data. We have a pretty good idea of what we are doing here, because our collective, human actions have historical imprints and attendant consequences. Those actions, over time, also result in verifiable change: change to humankind, the planet Earth, and all living things on Earth. Those changes are often referred to as evolution. But, contrary to popular belief, human evolution is not on a vertical line of continual improvement, since there are periods of growth and decline over millions of years. While scientific evolution is incremental (built upon previous knowledge), human evolution is not, because the human experience is an ongoing experiment.Maybe the better question is: Why are we doing what we are doing here?Another way to phrase that is asking the question: What is our collective purpose? Then, Diving Deeper, we occasionally ask ourselves about our individual purpose. Our book is, therefore, a Self-Socratic Endeavor-an exploration of ourselves by questioning the choices we make in our lives.A byproduct of "What is mankind doing and why?" is "What are the impacts of what we are doing here on Earth?"We will be discussing both- our individual purpose and impact and our collective, societal purpose and impact. These questions led to the idea for this book, which I am writing for my kids and their kids: Never stop exploring. Always be curious. Seek adventure. Work together. The essays in this book will discuss those issues and components of human nature, behavior, relationships, emotions, motivations, and contexts.

The international bestseller that takes you on a journey through your mind and gives you the answers to the big philosophical questions There are many books about philosophy, but Who Am I? And If So, How Many? is different from the rest. Never before has anyone introduced readers so expertly and, at the same time, so lightheartedly and elegantly to the big philosophical questions. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, history, and even pop culture, Richard David Precht deftly elucidates the questions at the heart of human existence — What is truth? Does life have meaning? Why should I be good? — and presents them in concise, witty, and engaging prose. The result is an exhilarating journey through the history of philosophy and a wonderfully accessible introduction to current research on the brain. Both instructive and entertaining, Who Am I? And If So, How Many? is an essential resource for how we think and live.

The book is an attempt to bring together what are often seen as incommensurable scientific and philosophical positions. Its core argument is that a main reason for the divisions about what constitutes scientific knowledge relates to disagreements on philosophical issues. The book explores what these disagreements are about, and discusses whether they can be overcome. Taking a historical perspective, the book traces the divides in science back to three main philosophical traditions: realism, idealism, and scepticism. It maps how these have inspired three main current positions in science: logical empiricism, phenomenology, and sociology of scientific knowledge. The book is intended for a general audience concerned with today’s debates on scientific knowledge and society. It will be useful for students and researchers studying philosophy of science, sociology of scientific knowledge, realism, phenomenology, positivism, logical empiricism, analytical philosophy, and sustainable scientific knowledge.

Positive Psychology Across the Life Span provides an insight into how we are affected by the different stages of adult development and gives us the opportunity to change through choice rather than leaving change to chance. The science of positive psychology offers a wealth of research and evidence-based interventions and shares insights into which habits and behaviours contribute to how to live a flourishing life. This book aims to extend that knowledge by introducing and incorporating key aspects of existential and humanistic psychology and explores positive psychology with a lifespan perspective. It goes beyond theory to look at practical application, with insightful reflective questions. Whilst acknowledging the differences and disagreements between some of the key figures in the subject areas of the book, it seeks to highlight the areas where there is agreement and congruence which have been previously overlooked or ignored. The book will be essential reading for students and practitioners of positive psychology as well as other mental health professionals.

What makes life meaningful? More to the point, what makes our life meaningful? Without a good answer to that question, we can expend much energy and experience much anxiety as we attempt to live lives of significance, only to find that in the end we missed the point entirely and along the way were deeply dissatisfied. But there is hope. In Why You Matter, Michael Sherrard shows that life is only meaningful if God exists. He then shows how that fundamental fact provides clarity for some of the most important questions of our lives, including - Who am I? - How should I treat others? - What should I do with my life? - How do I make sense of suffering? If you have struggled with a sense of self-worth and direction in your life, or if you have a friend, colleague, or family member who is searching for meaning in a world of suffering, chaos, and uncertainty, Why You Matter will give you confidence that your life matters--but maybe not for the reasons you think.