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  2. Ikigai - Wikipedia

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    Ikigai can describe having a sense of purpose in life, [5][6] as well as being motivated. [7] According to a study by Michiko Kumano, feeling ikigai as described in Japanese usually means the feeling of accomplishment and fulfillment that follows when people pursue their passions. [8] Activities that generate the feeling of ikigai are not ...

  3. Happiness - Wikipedia

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    v. t. e. Happiness is a complex and multifaceted emotion that encompasses a range of positive feelings, from contentment to intense joy. It is often associated with positive life experiences, such as achieving goals, spending time with loved ones, or engaging in enjoyable activities.

  4. Eudaimonia - Wikipedia

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    In terms of its etymology, eudaimonia is an abstract noun derived from the words eû ('good, well') and daímōn ('spirit or deity'). [2]Semantically speaking, the word δαίμων (daímōn) derives from the same root of the Ancient Greek verb δαίομαι (daíomai, "to divide") allowing the concept of eudaimonia to be thought of as an "activity linked with dividing or dispensing, in a ...

  5. A.I. might actually help us find a greater sense of purpose ...

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    A.I. can be good for the meaningfulness at work, Martela says, because it can allow us to be more creative and efficient in other tasks if it does the mundane ones. “The more A.I. takes care of ...

  6. Narrative identity - Wikipedia

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    Narrative identity. The theory of narrative identity postulates that individuals form an identity by integrating their life experiences into an internalized, evolving story of the self that provides the individual with a sense of unity and purpose in life. [1] This life narrative integrates one's reconstructed past, perceived present, and ...

  7. Altruism - Wikipedia

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    Altruism is the principle and practice of concern for the well-being and/or happiness of other humans or animals above oneself. While objects of altruistic concern vary, it is an important moral value in many cultures and religions. It may be considered a synonym of selflessness, the opposite of selfishness. [1]

  8. Existentialism - Wikipedia

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    Existentialism is a family of views and forms of philosophical inquiry that explores the issue of human existence. [1][2] Existentialist philosophers explore questions related to the meaning, purpose, and value of human existence. Common concepts in existentialist thought include existential crisis, dread, and anxiety in the face of an absurd ...

  9. Telos - Wikipedia

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    Telos (/ ˈtɛlɒs, ˈtiːlɒs /; [1] Ancient Greek: τέλος, romanized: télos, lit. 'end, purpose, goal') [2] is a term used by philosopher Aristotle to refer to the final cause of a natural organ or entity, or of human art. Telos is the root of the modern term teleology, the study of purposiveness or of objects with a view to their aims ...