He meaning of life as we perceive it is derived from philosophical and religious contemplation of, and scientific inquiries about existence<span>, </span>social ties<span>, </span>consciousness<span>, and </span>happiness<span>. Many other issues are also involved, such as </span>symbolic meaning<span>, </span>ontology<span>, </span>value<span>, </span>purpose<span>, </span>ethics<span>, </span>good and evil<span>, </span>free will<span>, the </span>existence of one or multiple gods<span>, </span>conceptions of God<span>, the </span>soul<span>, and the </span>afterlife<span>.</span>
