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| Theorist | Category | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Susan Wolf | Objectivist / Hybrid | Believes in fulfilling objective standards of value for a meaningful life. |
| William Lane Craig | Objectivist | Emphasizes meaning derived from the existence of God and a divine purpose. |
| John Cottingham | Objectivist | Likely aligns with this perspective, though the specifics of his position on meaning might be nuanced. |
| Thomas Nagel | Absurdist | Views the search for inherent meaning as futile in a universe lacking objective purpose. |
| Albert Camus | Absurdist | Emphasizes the absurdity of existence and the individual's freedom to create meaning in defiance. |
| Søren Kierkegaard | Absurdist (with Existentialist leanings) | Acknowledges the absurdity but advocates for a "leap of faith" towards subjective commitment. |
| Richard Taylor | Subjectivist | Argues that meaning is derived from ongoing desires and their fulfillment. |
| Brooke Alan Trisel | Subjectivist | Likely shares this viewpoint, details of his position might be nuanced. |
| Viktor Frankl | Unique Position | Emphasizes individual responsibility and discovering purpose transcending the self, while acknowledging the potential for a meaningless existence. |