Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) Capstone Projects
Document Type
Thesis or dissertation
Date of this Version
August 2007
Abstract
This paper explores the origins of a subjective sense of meaning in life from the perspective of cultural group selection within evolutionary theory. Philosophical underpinnings are discussed, as are the origins or morality and social groups. It is argued that a subjective meaning acts as a motivator of cultural transactions which allowed pre-human groups possessing meaning to survive over groups of individuals lacking meaning.
Keywords
Positive Psychology, Meaning, Evolution, Group Selection, Morality, Social Groups, Altruism, Hive Emotion, Culture
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Date Posted: 04 September 2007
This document has been peer reviewed.