PHIL 20010 - Morality and the Meaning of Life

Institution:

University of Chicago

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This course examines the notion of "meaning" as it relates to human life, paying particular attention to the connections between living a meaningful life and living a morally good life. All of us want to live meaningful lives. And many people wonder about the meaning of life itself. But what exactly do we mean by "the meaning of life" And how does that idea relate to finding mean ing wit hin our lives or to liv ing meaningfu lives Many of us want to live morally good lives. That is, we want to be morally virtuous-to act justly toward others, to fulfill our duties, to be generous and kind. But how does the notion of a meaningful life relate to that of a morally good life Philosophical texts are the main sources for this course, but we also explore film and imaginative literature (e.g., Cormac McCarthy' s nove l The Road). M. Lott. Winter.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.UCHICAGO.EDU

Phone Number:

(773) 702-1234

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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