Meanings of Life

By - Baumeister, Roy F.

Floor - Floor 1

Published - Guilford Press, New York, 1991

ISBN 10 - 089862763X

ISBN 13 - 9780898627633

Book Status - 1 Qnty Available with us.

Subject - Meaning (Psychology)

Shelf No - 10

Call Number - 150 BAU

Physical Description - xii, 426 pages; Illustration 24 cm

Notes - Includes Index

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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.

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