Beyond Survival: How Humans Create Meaning-and Why It Matters More Than Ever

By Manu Devassy

What does it mean to live a meaningful life in a world that no longer provides clear answers?

In an age of unprecedented progress, humanity has largely solved the problem of survival. Yet a deeper question remains unresolved-how do we make sense of our existence?

Beyond Survival is a powerful exploration of how human beings have created meaning across time. From the earliest cave paintings to the rise of myth, religion, philosophy, and modern thought, this book traces the evolution of our need to understand who we are and why we are here.

Blending insights from history, psychology, and philosophy, this work reveals:

Why meaning is not optional-but essentialHow stories shaped early human societiesThe role of myth, belief, and moral systems in creating orderWhat happens when traditional frameworks begin to collapseHow individuals can navigate a world without fixed answers

This is not a book of easy solutions. Instead, it offers a deeper understanding of the structures that shape human thought-inviting readers to examine the stories they live by and the meaning they choose to create.

For readers of thoughtful, idea-driven nonfiction, Beyond Survival is a compelling journey into the human search for purpose.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GZFVKQQ1
• ISBN13: 9798195374006
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"