Meanings of Life

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.


Author: Roy F. Baumeister
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Published: 09/25/1992
Pages: 426
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.37lbs
Size: 9.19h x 6.09w x 1.08d
ISBN13: 9780898625318
ISBN10: 0898625319
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Social Psychology
- Social Science | Sociology | General
- Philosophy | General

About the Author
Roy F. Baumeister, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at Florida State University and at the University of Queensland in Australia. Dr. Baumeister has written more than 600 professional publications and numerous books for professionals and the general public. His research on self-regulation addresses such topics as aggression, eating, sexuality, emotion, limited resources, addiction, free will, physiology, and task performance.

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