Meaning Of Life Flashcards
(8 cards)
3 stages of self-actualization
Aesthetic Stage
Ethical Stage
Religious Stage
A philosophy that seeks to understand human existence and the significance of human experience
Existentialism
Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist, and holocaust survivor, devoted his life to studying, understanding and promoting “meaning”.
Victor Frankl
The view that as the person tries to make sense of his or her life and
Find meaning in it. He or she eventually realizes that such meaning can not be found.
Absurdism
The father of existentialism
Soren Kierkegaard
Refers to the creation or achievement of something worthwhile in life such as making a work of art or doing meaningful tasks.
Creative values
Believe that life gains meaning from a relationship with the divine.
Supernaturalistic view
A feeling that maintains a person s integrity and prevents despair. It allows individuals to accept their fate and maintain a positive outlook.
Hope