Life is filled with a lot of big questions: What’s the point? What’s the meaning? Why am I here? Existential theory tries to answer a lot of those questions to help people find meaning and ...

Existential theory is rooted in the belief that we are responsible and have the freedom to create our own meaning. Share on Pinterest Andrea Comi/Getty Images What is my purpose in life? If you have ...

In my opening address at the first International Conference on Existential Psychology held in Nanjing, China, in 2010, I stated, “Existential psychology began in the West, but it does not belong to ...

An existential crisis may occur when a person often wonders whether or not life has any inherent meaning or purpose. A person may also question their existence within a world that might seem ...

The meaning of life is one of the world’s greatest mysteries and also a unique and intimate experience for each of us. Share on Pinterest Mads Perch/Getty Images It’s natural to question it and to ...

If you've ever wondered about the meaning of life, you have something in common with the great historical philosophers. Sometimes, asking yourself big questions, such as "Who am I?" or "What's my ...

A person with existential depression may experience an ongoing feeling of hopelessness and a struggle to find meaning in life. These symptoms can disrupt a person’s life and leave them feeling ...