The meaning of life is an elusive concept that has been the subject of much philosophical, scientific and theological speculation. It is often expressed in various related questions:
- What is the meaning of life?
- Why are we here? What are we here for?
- What is the origin of life?
- What is the nature of life (and of reality itself)?
- What is the purpose of, or in, (one's) life?
- What is the significance of life?
- What is meaningful or valuable in life?
- What is the value of life?
- What is the reason to live? What are we living for?
Throughout history, scientists and philosophers, theologians and artists, and generally, men and women of every age, race, and culture have discussed and debated many questions in the quest to discover and understand the meaning of life.