Susan Wolf
Philosopher at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, specializing in ethics, moral psychology, and the philosophy of action. She is the author of "Meaning in Life and Why It Matters."
March 22, 2026·10 min read
Finding Meaning Without God
As religious belief declines in many societies, millions of people are searching for meaning and purpose outside of traditional religious frameworks. Secular philosophy offers a rich tradition of answers — from Aristotelian eudaimonia to existentialist authenticity to contemporary positive psychology. But can these frameworks truly satisfy the human hunger for meaning?
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meaningphilosophyexistentialismsecularethics
