Simmons University

PHIL247 - 01 - The Meaning of Life

Credits

4.0

Term

Jan 20 - May 10

Open Seats

7 of 25

Schedule

Tue, Thu 11:00am – 12:20pm

Course Type

Lecture

Location

In Person

Section

01

Faculty

Diane Grossman

Prerequisites

Description

Discusses the age-old question concerning the meaning of life as it has been explored in world philosophies. Themes include the roles of God and spirituality in life, the significance of death, freedom versus determinism, the possible absurdity of life, and the importance of goals such as happiness in our existence.