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Meaning in Life

  • Birmingham and Midland Institute 9 Margaret Street Birmingham, England, B3 3JN United Kingdom (map)

MEANING IN LIFE


Our meaning-in-life event featured talks from three remarkable speakers, along with a live poetry performance by the acclaimed M. L. Walsh.

Sam Braham guided us through the ideas of John Vervaeke, a leading professor from the University of Toronto, as he unpacked the modern “Meaning Crisis” — a cultural and psychological struggle that affects how we find purpose in our lives. Click here to access a list of references and further reading.

Revd Dr. Carver Anderson offered reflections on the unpredictable and fragile nature of life. Drawing from his experience as a pastor, he spoke to the sacredness of everyday moments — from birth to death — and how our understanding of life influences the way we treat ourselves and one another.

Professor Michael Hand made the case for bringing existential questions into the classroom. He argued that the search for meaning isn’t just an academic activity — it’s deeply practical, and essential to how we live, learn, and grow.

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