The Presence of Meaning

In The Presence of Meaning, Michael Steger happily dives into the adventure understanding how to create lives worth living in the modern world. He provides a comprehensive overview of the core concepts and research findings of the study of meaning in life. Steger is one of the world's leading authorities and foremost scientists in this space, and throughout the book, he shares insider perspectives on how the science was conducted, what it tells us, and what questions inspired his 20-plus years of investigation.Readers will learn about meaning's cultural foundations, key theories, core research findings, most prominent approaches to measurement, contributions to wellbeing and health, most effective treatments and interventions, and even a strategy guide for deepening meaning every day. Steger discusses the importance of meaning in life to human wellbeing and provides deep and engaging excursions into why meaning is related to health and longevity, happiness and wisdom, and resilient strength and kind transcendence. He also explains what we might have learned if the roots of meaning research had grown from other ancient cultures.Steger interweaves stories, lessons learned, examples, and explanations throughout the book to make meaning research accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Brimming with insights and science, The Presence of Meaning is written to guide readers to experience the same passion, curiosity, humor, and excitement the author feels.