Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning is a powerful expression of and for humanity. It’s not simply a classic of psychology or a memoir of survival. It’s built upon a deeper authority... Read more »
Have you ever experienced an encounter with an image in the sky or thought that the lyrics to your favourite song related to your personal life? These are examples of having moments... Read more »
How does meaning arise from matter? This is Part 2 of a four-part series exploring how the brain generates meaning. In Part 1, I argued that meaning emerges from relations among neural... Read more »
Many of us are familiar with the numerous lists that infiltrate our lives: our “To-Do Lists” focused on tasks that need to be completed; our “New Year’s Resolutions Lists” focused on embracing... Read more »
A couple of years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Florence, Italy—a city steeped in history and beauty—in the fall. I was there for a meeting, but one evening, I decided... Read more »
“What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.” This quote is attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, who wrote extensively about the notion and importance of true friendship... Read more »
Is human existence meaningful? If so, what gives life meaning? Or, as some existentialists such as Jean-Paul Sartre assert, is life inherently meaningless? If so, how does one live and find fulfillment... Read more »
The debate around returning to work (RTW) has been heated in the years since COVID-19 lockdowns. While many of those discussions focus on workplace flexibility and employer policies, for individuals who have... Read more »
Source: Pete Linforth/Pixabay There is a longstanding debate as to whether people have free will, defined as the capacity to make decisions independent of the external world. The existential philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre... Read more »