Meaning
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Action versus Contemplation
Book The description for this book is as follows: "'All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone,' Blaise...
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Aristotle: In Praise of Contemplation
Article In this article, the author explains Aristotle's belief that a good life is committed to contemplation. Barrientos shows that Aristotle...
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A Stoic Guide To Workplace Peace Of Mind
Other In this article, the author gives practical advice, backed by famous stoic philosophers, for how to find peace of mind...
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Being rich wrecks your soul. We used to know that.
Article In this article, the authors use psychology and philosophy to argue that being wealthy is not healthy or good for...
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Bullshit Jobs: A Theory
Book In this book, anthropologist David Graeber argues that millions of people today find themselves in jobs that contribute nothing of...
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David Foster Wallace discusses Consumerism
Video In this video, David Foster Wallace discusses the dangers of consumerism and teaching individualistic self-gratification to children. He argues that...
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Ecclesiastes Chapter 1 (from the Bible)
Poem In the opening chapter of Ecclesiastes, a speaker who identifies themself as a preacher and king of Jerusalem proclaim a deeply nihilistic...
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Existentialism: Crash Course Philosophy #16
Video In this video, Crash Course covers the philosophical idea of essentialism and its response – existentialism. The video then discusses...
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Existentialism Is a Humanism
The description for this book is as follows: "It was to correct common misconceptions about his thought that Jean-Paul Sartre,...
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Forging Pathways to Purposeful Work: The Role of Higher Education
Report This report conducted jointly by Bates College and the Gallup organization highlights the importance of meaning and purpose for today's...
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How to Care Less About Work
Article In this article, Charlie Warzel and Anne Helen Peterson argue that American working culture is unsustainable. Warzel and Peterson ask: when...
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How to find a meaningful job, or find purpose in the job you already have
Video From the video description: "Broaching the question 'What is my purpose?' is daunting – it's a grandiose idea, but research...
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How to Find Fulfilling Work
Video This short video from "The School of Life" offers a framework and practical tips for finding work that is fulfilling,...
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Is life meaningless? And other absurd questions
Video In this video, TED-Ed discusses Albert Camus. It offers some biographical background before exploring his philosophy. The video separates his...
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I've spent 2 decades studying how work affects our health and well-being, and one solution is clear: Your job has to serve a purpose beyond a paycheck
Article In this article, which is an excerpt from Rath's book "Life's Great Question: Discover How You Contribute To The World,"...
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Join Wall Street. Save the World.
Article In this article, Matthews writes about Jason Trigg, a bright young man who decided to become a hedge fund manager...
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Karl Marx on Alienation
Video In this video, BBC Radio explains Marx's views on alienation. According to Marx, authentic work is what makes us human....
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Loving Your Job Is a Capitalist Trap
Article In this article, Erin A. Cech claims that the pandemic forced Americans to reflect on their satisfaction with their work lives, prompting...
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Making sense of work: finding meaning in work narratives
Article The abstract for this article is as follows: "This study examined how individuals make sense of their work narratives –...
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Midlife
Book The description for this book is as follows: "How can you reconcile yourself with the lives you will never lead,...
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New Melleray Abbey: One Thing
Video In this documentary video, the life of monks at the New Melleray Abbey is explored. At this monastery outside of...
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New Seeds of Contemplation
Book The discription for this book is as follows: "New Seeds of Contemplation is one of Thomas Merton’s most widely read and...
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Punching the Clock (from the book Bullshit Jobs)
Article In this excerpt published by Harper's Magazine from his work Bullshit Jobs, Graeber explores why it is that meaningless work makes us so...
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Should Work Be Passion, or Duty?
Article In this article, Firmin DeBrabander points out that, as factors like productivity and quality of life increase, other countries are working less...
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‘Success Addicts’ Choose Being Special Over Being Happy
Article In this article, Brooks compares the relentless pursuit of success to an addiction. He argues that work can be a...
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The Bullet Journal Method
Book In this book, Carroll outlines his method for intentional living: the bullet journal. This is a mindfulness practice designed to increase...
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The Case for Working With Your Hands
Article In this article, Crawford argues that work in the trades, while often considered lowly or a last resort, can actually...
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The existentialist’s reluctant guide to life
Article In this article, Ephrat Livni and Olivia Goldhill contend that even those who feel constant existential dread brings a sort of freedom....
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The Meaning of Life: A Very Short Introduction
Book The description of this book is as follows: "The phrase "the meaning of life" for many seems a quaint notion...
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The New Workplace: Where Meaning And Purpose Are More Important Than Ever
Article In this article, business consultant Renelle Darr outlines the components needed for your work environment to feel meaningful for your...
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The pandemic has crushed young people’s spirits
Article In this article, Thomas S. Hibbs claims that the pandemic has given rise to widespread dislocation in a number of ways....
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The Return of Work in Critical Theory: Self, Society, Politics
Book In this book, the authors explore what work is and why it is significant for us as people. They begin...
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Thus Spoke Zarathustra
Book The description for this book is as follows: "Nietzsche was one of the most revolutionary and subversive thinkers in Western...
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To be of use
Poem In this poem, Marge Piercy glorifies work and workers. She claims that meaningful work is a natural desire of humans, and...
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Triumphs of Experience
Book The description from this book is as follows: "At a time when many people around the world are living into...
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Using Philosophy to Deal with a Mid-Career Crisis
Video In this video, philosophy professor Kieran Setiya discusses how he used philosophy to address a midlife crisis, which prompted him to...
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Want To Find Your Purpose At Work? Change Your Perceptions
Book In this article, Tracy Bower argues that the way in which you think about your work is critical to finding fulfillment....
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Why You Should Stop Trying to Be Happy at Work
Article Article summary written by the author: "What are we really searching for when we say we want more “meaning” at...
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You Must Change Your Life
Article In this article, Hari Kunzru explains how the phenonemon of "executive athleticism" coupled with the remote working environment has caused tremendous amounts of...