Reasons of loveResponding to comments by Cheshire Calhoun and Arnold Burms, this piece clarifies some of Wolf鈥檚 ideas about the relation between meaningfulness in life, on the one hand, and reasons of love, fulfillment, and objective value, on the other. Meaning tends to come from ...
The most terrifying fact about the universe is not that it is hostile but that it is indifferent; but if we can come to terms with this indifference and accept the challenges of life within theboundariesof death—however mutable man may be able to make them—our existence as a species can...
Accordingly, some may feel it is once again time to get serious about their life — particularly in their vocational endeavors, whatever they may be. This may also bring about a feeling of remorse or sadness. And this post serves to remind those experiencing such “post-summer blues” to ....
Suicide challenges us to consider the meaning of life and of death. Usually thought of as the act of one who wishes and intends to die and acts so as to bring about his death, it raises a number of interrelated practical, philosophical, and ethical questions, including the following: •...
But a new study , just published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) challenges the rosy picture. Happiness may not be as good for the body as researchers thought. It might even be bad. Of course, it’s important to first define happiness. A few months ago, ...
Effort and perseverance contribute to personal growth, resilience, and the development of essential qualities that equip individuals to navigate future challenges. While it is essential to remain adaptable, the journey itself and the lessons learned along the way can bring fulfillment and meaning to ...
Life is a sword, which has its chances and challenges, but we can benefit a lot from life if we make good use of it. 然而,生活并不总是那么平和安静。生活是一个充满曲折的故事,但我们会发现它是那么的不可思议在我们克服一切困难后。生活是大海,充满着冒险,但当风吹起的时候去冲浪会让我们变得更...
In the foreseeable future, Asia will face some daunting demographic, economic and environmental challenges, all of which will necessitate the acquisition of new knowledge and skills if development in the region is to be sustainable and to cope with the impact of climate change and advances in scie...
think life is all about adventure, then our purpose to live is to see, to feel, and to try every single novel things; if we think life is about conquering our own fear and to be better, then the purpose of our life is to accept and to accomplish all kinds of challenges in life. ...
Life is a sword, which has its chances and challenges, but we can benefit a lot from life if we make good use of it. 然而,生活并不总是那么平和安静。生活是一个充满曲折的故事,但我们会发现它是那么的不可思议在我们克服一切困难后。生活是大海,充满着冒险,但当风吹起的时候去冲浪会让我们变得更...