The Meaning Life and the Human Rights

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Abstract

This study explores the issue of the meaning of life from a psychological and legal-philosophical perspective. Its objective is to contribute to the understanding and treatment of the growing existential void in contemporary society. Firstly, it identifies which causes that lead human beings to seek meaning in living, exploring themes such as the human spirit and consciousness, expressed through reason. Secondly, it asks whether it is possible to unveil the meaning of life and, if so, how. To do so, it lists the institutes of freedom, ethics, and objective value. Finally, the research is problematized by questioning whether human rights are legitimate objective values to underpin the personal engagement necessary for a meaningful life. Responsibility, otherness, and altruism are nouns presented as tools for the discovery of a meaningful life. It was demonstrated, through the utilized bibliography, that having a meaningful existence is accessible to any human being. Furthermore, that is important for health and well-being, preventing illnesses such as depression and even avoiding suicides. In conclusion, it is emphasized that human rights are a fact of the world, a language that holds credibility to be included in the equation of the meaning of life, although they are not necessarily the only objective values to be validated as such.