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Michael Steger || Meaning, Purpose, and Significance
The Psychology Podcast
Quality of Life: Meaning vs. Happiness
The meaning of life is when one feels a sense of purpose, significance, and impact, making life coherent. The 'Hitler problem' highlights the subjective nature of well-being, where a person could be satisfied with life while lacking meaning. It emphasizes the distinction between life satisfaction and having a sense of purpose. For instance, nurses may score high in life satisfaction but not in feeling purposeful, showing that one can be happy without meaning and vice versa.
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