Work, Professions, Society and Meaning.

This paper sets forth a Human Interest Diagram which is used to analyze the relationship between work, professions, society and meaning in people's lives. It then uses this diagram to provide a context for discussing origins of meaning in life and work, rituals used to create meaning, and the evolution of order in society. The tool also provides a viewpoint that clarifies the role of philosophy, the sciences, politics and philanthropists in an evolving society that requires both consistent rituals and adaptation to change. The diagram becomes a useful reference tool when making important connections and understandings between the variety of unpredictable human adventures in society. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]