[ExI] The meaning of life? Let's solve this together, once and for all! ; )

[BillK]

On Thu, 28 Sept 2023 at 14:10, efc--- via extropy-chat
<extropy-chat at lists.extropy.org> wrote:
>
> Hello Bill,
>
> On Thu, 28 SBep 2023, BillK via extropy-chat wrote:
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> > I think you have two discussions here.
>
> Most likely, or even more. I thought I'd start broad, and then narrow it
> down. =)
>
> > Maslow's hierarchy of needs is popular in Western psychology.
> > But it has also been criticised for misleading stages of needs and
> > being too biased towards Western culture.
>
> Yes, I know it is criticised, but I do think it is a good framework to
> start from when talking about different levels of meaning for different
> stages of life.
>
> Do you have any suggestions for a better framework?
>
> > The other discussion is the meaning of life, that has kept
> > philosophers busy for thousands of years.
>
> Amen!
>
> > Basically, it is a 'Choose your Philosophy' discussion.  :)
>
> If you so choose! ;) Maybe there is one ultimate meaning (TM)?
>
> > I don't think you will reach any agreement on this, especially as we
> > like to pick and mix our favourite parts of all the philosophical
> > systems!
>
> Has there ever been any unanimous agreement? Perhaps, as Admiral Akbar
> says "it's a trap!". ;)
>
> Thank you very much for your input never the less. =)
>
> Best regards,
> Daniel
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Perhaps one of these?
<https://www.selfcareschool.org/alternatives-to-maslows-hierarchy-of-needs/>

Quote:
There are a number of alternative theories to Maslow’s hierarchy of
needs, including:

ERG theory
Two-factor theory (Herzberg’s Motivation Theory)
Self-determination theory
McClellan’s Human Motivation Theory
Nain model
Murray’s System of Needs (Theory of Psychogenic Needs)
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BillK