Death and Well-Being

3 credits

Is it irrational to fear death? Would immortality really be desirable? Can people's lives go worse because of things that happen after their death? Can suicide or euthanasia be morally acceptable? This course will examine questions such as these through a philosophical exploration of the moral significance of death, and its relationship to our understanding of human well-being. ***Prerequisite: One 200-level PHIL course, or permission of the Department Head.***