THE MEANING OF LIFE
Introduces the subject of philosophy through a question that is familiar to nearly every person: What is the meaning of life? This question will be approached through reading both classical philosophical works and the works of contemporary philosophers.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Breadth - Humanities Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Summarize various issues related to the concepts of meaning and purpose in human existence. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Appraise philosophical arguments with clarity and charity. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Summarize various issues related to the concepts of meaning and purpose in human existence. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Appraise philosophical arguments with clarity and charity. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027