The celebrated social scientist believes the world is suffering from a crisis of meaning.

When something major shakes those identities, we might feel as if life has lost its meaning, or question our purpose. But for one psychologist, the Japanese concept of "ikigai" has helped her navigate ...

CBS News contributor Arthur C. Brooks, a social scientist and happiness expert, speaks to "CBS Mornings" about finding ...

In his latest book, the New York Times bestselling author writes of a cultural crisis: an increase in anxiety and depression, ...

Part of me has always wanted to “make my mark on the world.” When I was in high school, I wanted to be a nationally ranked tennis player. When I was in college and graduate school, I wanted to publish ...

Presaging Frankl’s emphasis on the congenital need for some sense of meaning and purpose in life, Carl Jung states, “I have observed that a life directed to an aim is in general better, richer, and ...

How often do we stop to think about the meaning of life? If you’re like me, probably not much. Even though I may feel a vague sense of anxiety around how my life is unfolding and the inevitability of ...

Reams of stories have been written about happiness and its contribution to a good life. We’ve all heard, too, that gratitude lifts well-being. And while both effects are backed by science, a new study ...

A profound reflection from Friedrich Nietzsche explores how life’s struggles can shape purpose, highlighting the power of ...