Meanings of Life

Roy F. Baumeister

Paperback
Paperback
September 25, 1992
ISBN 9780898625318
Price: $49.00
426 Pages
Size: 6⅛" x 9¼"
Copyright Date: 1991
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Who among us has not at some point asked, “what is the meaning of life?” In this extraordinary book, an eminent social scientist looks at the big picture and explores what empirical studies from diverse fields tell us about the human condition. MEANINGS OF LIFE draws together evidence from psychology, history, anthropology, and sociology, integrating copious research findings into a clear and conclusive discussion of how people attempt to make sense of their lives. In a lively and accessible style, emphasizing facts over theories, Baumeister explores why people desire meaning in their lives, how these meanings function, what forms they take, and what happens when life loses meaning. It is the most comprehensive examination of the topic to date.