{"product_id":"purpose-in-life-as-ancient-but-nascent-perspectives-from-psychology-philosophy-and-human-development-hardback-9781009407434","title":"Purpose In Life As Ancient but Nascent; Perspectives from Psychology, Philosophy, and Human Development (Hardback) 9781009407434","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePurpose In Life As Ancient but Nascent\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003ePerspectives from Psychology, Philosophy, and Human Development\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book unites diverse academic perspectives to transform public interest into purpose through integrated research insights.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePatrick Hill (Edited by), Anthony L. Burrow (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781009407434, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 20 November 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e316 pages\u003cbr\u003e28 x 19 x 2.3 cm, 0.627 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSince the pandemic, many have been reflecting on their path, direction, and identity, all tied to a deeper question: What is one's purpose in life? Research reveals that understanding this purpose can significantly impact well-being, health, and personal development. This volume offers fresh insights by bringing together scholars from various fields to explore purpose from different angles. Each contributor delves into what purpose means and why individuals with a clear sense of it often enjoy better health, financial stability, and cognitive well-being. While this book won't define your life's purpose, it offers rich material to guide your personal journey.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Purpose as an ancient yet nascent construct: an introduction Patrick L. Hill and Anthony L. Burrow\u003cbr\u003e 2. The moral purpose of wisdom Daniel Lapsley\u003cbr\u003e 3. Is purpose findable? Anthony L. Burrow and Marissa Rice\u003cbr\u003e 4. The affluence–purpose paradox: a socio-historical analysis James E. Côté\u003cbr\u003e 5. Positive transitions to adulthood: purpose in life as a resource for identity achievement during the transition to adulthood Claudia López-Madrigal, Seth J. Schwartz and Javier García-Manglano\u003cbr\u003e 6. Undergraduate students' purpose and persistence in higher education\u003cbr\u003e 7. How institutions of higher education support and thwart students' negotiations of identity and self-direction: exploring derailment in the college context Kaylin Ratner\u003cbr\u003e 8. How to cultivate sense of purpose and life engagement: an integrative intervention framework Mathias Allemand and Gabriel Olaru\u003cbr\u003e 9. You live, you learn: the processes and crises of purpose development across the lifespan Patrick L. Hill, Nathan A. Lewis and Laura Dewitte\u003cbr\u003e 10. Seizing the power of religion to shape purpose Negin R. Toosi, Joseph D. Wellman and Clara L. Wilkins\u003cbr\u003e 11. Religious faith and life purpose Cindy Miller-Perrin\u003cbr\u003e 12. Where does purpose belong in wellbeing theory? Emily C. Willroth and Gabrielle N. Pfund\u003cbr\u003e 13. Self-compassion and ikigai: similarities, differences, and implications Yasuhiro Kotera, Juliet Wilkes and Rory Colman\u003cbr\u003e 14. Purpose as a timeless pursuit Anthony L. Burrow and Patrick L. Hill.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Social, group or collective psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Social, group or collective psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Social,%20group%20or%20collective%20psychology%20%5BJMH%5D%22\"\u003eJMH\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52414002364696,"sku":"9781009407434","price":94.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781009407434i.jpg?v=1784335159","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/purpose-in-life-as-ancient-but-nascent-perspectives-from-psychology-philosophy-and-human-development-hardback-9781009407434","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}