

Different people and cultures believe different things for the answer to this question. The search for life's meaning has produced much philosophical, scientific, theological, and metaphysical speculation throughout history. Many other related questions include: "Why are we here?", "What is life all about?", or "What is the purpose of existence?" There have been many proposed answers to these questions from many different cultural and ideological backgrounds.

The meaning of life, or the answer to the question: "What is the meaning of life?", pertains to the significance of living or existence in general. Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?, one of Post-Impressionist Paul Gauguin's most famous paintings.
