So, what does Confucianism tell us about the meaning of life? Origins of the Study of the Meaning of Life in Philosophy The philosophical issue of the meaning of life—or “What is the purpose ...

Post readers asked centenarians for advice. We put their questions to Jack Weber, 100, a Navy veteran and dentist who married ...

Many haven’t invested or sacrificed in creating meaning in their life, which often means doing things that positively impact others as well as themselves. If they’d sacrificed anything at all ...

Most of us would like to know the secret of a long and fruitful life. Perhaps we could ask Brenda Niall who, at the age of 94 ...

In her 80th year, Edna O'Brien reflects on the way her turbulent life has shaped her religious beliefs and moral values. Years in self-imposed exile from both her country and her Church did not ...

Despite the jealousy between them, they try to support each other through life's trials. Ellen grapples with her identity crisis while a colleague's unexpected death rattles her; Alva and Nico ...

Here are highlights from our conversation with Weber on how to find meaning in different phases of life, with his remarks edited for length and clarity. Weber: When I was around 9 years old ...