This is book 2 from a series of 10 books titled "Life After Death - Answers and New Insights. This book addresses 'The Meaning of Life, ' drawing from various sources, philosophical and religious perspectives, scientific insights, and biographic and autobiographical reflections. The author sheds light on this existential puzzle through this interdisciplinary approach, offering thought-provoking perspectives to inspire contemplation and personal growth. Contents include from Table of Contents... 1. PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVES 11The Meaning of Life 11Philosophical Perspectives on the Meaning of Life 11Ancient Philosophers: 12Plato's Allegory of the Cave 12Aristotle's Eudaimonia 13Epicurus' Pursuit of Pleasure 13Stoicism and the Virtuous Life 14Existentialism and Absurdism (Sartre, Camus, Nietzsche) 14Modern Philosophers Quest for Insights into the Meaning of Life 15Albert Camus and the Myth of Sisyphus 15Viktor Frankl and the Search for Meaning of Life 16Martin Heidegger's Being and Authenticity 16>2. THE MEANING OF LIFE FROM RELIGIOUS PERSPECTIVES 182.1 Abrahamic Religions 18Christianity and the Purpose of Creation_ 18What is God's expectation from humans? 19What is the purpose of life on earth according to God? 19Islam and Submission to the Divine Will 20Judaism and the Covenant with God_ 20The Persecution of the Jewish People 212.2 Eastern Religions 23Hinduism and the Concept of Dharma_ 23Hinduism and the Concept of Atman: 24Buddhism and the Path to Enlightenment 24Buddhism and the Four Noble Truths 24Taoism and Living in Harmony with the Tao_ 25Sikhism and the Pursuit of Union with God_ 25Monotheistic Religions 262.3 Unveiling the Meaning of Life: Insights from Indigenous and Native Traditions 28Native American Spirituality and Connection to Nature 28Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime and Ancestral Wisdom_ 29African Traditional Religions and Communal Harmony 29Meaning of life according to new age spirituality 30 3. SCIENTIFIC INSIGHTS 323.1 Evolutionary Biology: 32Charles Darwin and the Theory of Natural Selection_ 32Richard Dawkins and the Selfish Gene 33Socio-biology and the Evolution of Altruism_ 333.2 Cognitive Science and Neuroscience 34The Neural Correlates of Consciousness: Illusion of the Self 34Role of Emotions in Decision-Making_ 343.3 The Anthropic Principle and Fine-Tuning of the Universe 353.4 Unveiling the Meaning of Life: Autobiographical Accounts as Philosophical Insights 37Leo Tolstoy's "A Confession." 37Simone de Beauvoir's "All Said and Done." 38Ralph Waldo Emerson's on Self-Reliance 383.5 Exploring the Meaning of Life: Insights from Contemporary Thinkers and Writers 39Eckhart Tolle's "The Power of Now" 40Brené Brown's "The Gifts of Imperfection" 40Yuval Noah Harari's "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" 41What is the source of our existence? 42What does it mean to have a life? 43Big Bang Theory of Creation 45 Author's Comments on the Meaning of Life 47Sources: 51Further Recommended Reading: 52 The contents of this compact book are objective and thoughtful, and have the ability to help shape or change some readers' lives on a path of self-discovery and fulfillment in life itself.