Sarah Blackwood
Philosopher at Yale University, specializing in ethics, the philosophy of wellbeing, and the question of what makes a life meaningful.
March 16, 2026·8 min read
What Makes a Life Meaningful?
The question of what makes life meaningful has occupied philosophers for millennia. In an age of declining religious belief, rising material prosperity, and persistent existential anxiety, the question has become more urgent. Recent philosophical and psychological research is offering new perspectives on an ancient problem.
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meaning of lifephilosophyexistentialismwellbeingethics
