Here’s a thought experiment: If you knew you had only a day to live, how would that change your life? Thought experiments are not new to philosophy or science. Albert Einstein used them to ponder ...

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 ...

New research suggests that hopeful feelings predict greater meaning in life. Here’s what six studies reveal about the emotional power of hope. These studies were conducted by Edwards and colleagues ...