Philosophy of life
Study of meaning, value and purpose of life.
- Nihilism
It is the belief that life is meaningless.
- Absurdism
Absurdism is founded on the belief that we live in a chaotic, purposeless universe and human existence has no inherent meaning. Despite this, humans still try to find or create meaning. This paradox produces the absurd.
- Existentialism
It is the belief that we are each responsible for creating purpose or meaning in our own lives. Our individual purpose and meaning are not given to us by Gods, governments, teachers or other authorities.
- Stoicism
It is the belief that the practice of virtue is enough to achieve eudaimonia: a well-lived life. Stoicism is a philosophy that provides a framework for living a virtuous and fulfilling life by focusing on inner tranquillity, wisdom, and virtue.
- Individualism
It is the belief and practice that every person is unique and self-reliant.
- Idealism
In individual development, Hegel's dialectic can be seen in the process of personal growth and learning. A person encounters a certain idea or belief (thesis), but through experience or exposure to conflicting ideas (antithesis), they undergo a process of inner conflict and reflection, leading to the formation of a new, more nuanced understanding (synthesis).