We know that depriving people of water makes them suffer and soon die,
whereas providing thirsty people with water makes them happier and capable of living their lives.
For people living in poverty, the vital needs for food, water, and shelter are daily concerns whose
pursuit leaves little time and energy for reflection on why life is worth living. In contrast, for those of
us whose basic biological needs are taken care of, the key issue of the meaning of life becomes how
different kinds of pursuits contribute to human