meaning - Concepts

Explore concepts tagged with "meaning"

Total concepts: 16

Concepts

Absurdism - Camus's philosophy confronting the conflict between human meaning-seeking and an indifferent universe.
Authentic Happiness - Martin Seligman's framework combining positive emotions, engagement, and meaning for wellbeing.
Eternal Recurrence - Nietzsche's thought experiment: would you live your life exactly the same, infinitely?
Eudaimonia - Aristotle's concept of flourishing, living well, and fulfilling one's potential through virtue.
Existential Authenticity - Living true to oneself by taking responsibility for creating one's own meaning and values.
Existentialism - A philosophy emphasizing individual existence, freedom, choice, and the creation of meaning.
Life Satisfaction - The cognitive judgment of one's life as a whole against personal standards and aspirations.
Logotherapy - A psychotherapy approach centered on finding meaning as the primary motivational force in life.
Meaningful Pursuits - Activities that provide purpose and significance beyond mere pleasure or achievement.
Narrative Identity - The internalized story of the self that provides life with unity and purpose.
Peak Experiences - Maslow's concept of transcendent moments of profound joy, wonder, and meaning.
Pleasure vs Meaning - The distinction between hedonic happiness (feeling good) and eudaimonic wellbeing (living well).
Redefining Success - Moving beyond external measures to define success on your own terms, aligned with your values.
Self-Transcendence - Going beyond self-interest to connect with something larger than oneself.
Success Without Fulfillment - Achieving external goals but feeling empty - success that doesn't bring meaning or satisfaction.
Value Alignment - Matching behavior, decisions, and life design to personal core values.

← Back to all concepts