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A practical, research-based guide for maximizing the most overlooked driver of lasting success and fulfillment: our values. What if one simple shift could make you feel as satisfied as getting an $84,000 raise? Research shows that understanding your core values—and living by them—can deliver...

We have all pondered seemingly unanswerably but significant questions about our existence - the biggest of all being, "Why are we here?" Philosophy has developed over millennia to help us grapple with these essential intangibles. There is no better way to study the big questions in philosophy than to compare how the world's greatest minds have analyzed these questions, defined the terms, and then reasoned out potential solutions. Once you've compared the arguments, the final step is always deciding for yourself whether you find an explanation convincing.

A contrarian scientist wrestles with the big questions that modern physics raises, and what physics says about the human condition Not only can we not currently explain the origin of the universe, it is questionable we will ever be able to explain it. The notion that there are universes...

Philosophy is thinking critically about questions that matter. But many people find philosophy intimidating, so they never discover how invaluable it can be in engaging ideas, culture, and even their faith. Garrett DeWeese and J. P. Moreland understand these challenges, and in this book they apply their decades of teaching experience to help to make philosophy a little less difficult. Using straightforward language with plenty of everyday examples, they explain the basics needed to understand philosophical concepts.

Brought to you by Penguin. From the eminent philosopher, an authoritative exploration of the great questions of how to live 'There is a question everyone has to ask and answer - in fact, has to keep on asking and keep on answering. It is, 'How should I live my life?' meaning, 'What values shall...

From ZigZag Community Studios we bring you - The Big Questions of Life. A collaborative effort between the podcast offering and the Socrates Cafe offering - these kids come together to discussion questions and ideas.

Have you ever wondered…whether God exists? whether life has meaning? Whether pain and suffering have a purpose? This audiobook is my invitation to sit down with C. S. Lewis and me to think about some of the persistent questions and dilemmas every person faces in life. We’ll explore Lewis’s thoughts on everything from friendships to heaven, from the reasons for faith to the power of stories.

Are our lives meaningful, or meaningless? Is our inevitable death a bad thing? Would immortality be an improvement? Would it be better to hasten our deaths by suicide? Many people ask these big questions—and some people are plagued by them. Analytic philosophers have said relatively little about these important questions. The Human Predicament invites listeners to take a clear-eyed and unfettered view of the human condition.

SQRL seeks to masticate on the simplest - yet hardest - questions that we, as humans, have faced for the past 300,000 years. Join a high-schooler as she subjects her friends (students, judges, professors, teachers and mentors included) to some questions regarding life, from music taste as an innate or learned phenomenon to whether true altruism exists. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed are personal opinions only and do not constitute professional advice. This is a student-run project created for open discussion and reflection.

Through raw, honest and sometimes candid discussion, we attempt to unpack the trials and tribulations of human nature, explore a little philosophy and critique the madness of modern culture. Our podcast attempts to tackle big, life long philosophical questions to gain awareness and ultimately share IDEAS through dialogue. Get to know John and Steve and join us through the journey to work towards personal growth and becoming better humans, while we still can.

James Bailey was unemployed, heartbroken, and questioning his purpose on the planet. In desperate search of an answer, he decided to write to luminaries from all fields and ask one simple question: What is the meaning of life? Then he waited. Slowly but surely their responses arrived through his letterbox. From entrepreneurs and environmentalists, to artists, authors and adventurers, this book gathers a kaleidoscope of perspectives on what it means to be human. With over one hundred enlightening responses, it's more than just a collection of letters; it's a roadmap to finding your own path.

What does it take to live a meaningful life? Why are so many people in affluent nations so anxious and unhappy? What difference does believing in God really make? And does belief in the God of the Bible truly make sense today? In this revised edition of The God Question, philosopher J. P. Moreland invites us on a journey to a rich, flourishing life. He digs into the causes of our cultural crisis of unhappiness and considers how the God revealed in Jesus provides the most rational solution to our deepest needs.

"The AI Interviews: Exploring Life's Biggest Questions with Controversial Leaders" Are you curious to know how controversial leaders throughout history have answered life's biggest questions? Join us on "The AI Interviews" as we use cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to ask some of the world's most controversial figures about their views on the meaning of life, morality, and ethics. Through this thought-provoking podcast, we'll delve into the minds of leaders who have shaped the course of history, including figures like Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, Saddam Hussein, and others. With ...