Carleton University · PHIL 1200

The Meaning of Life

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

An introduction to concerns expressed by the perennial philosophical question, "What is the meaning of life?" Students will be familiarized with the major philosophical approaches to life's meaning through a consideration of various contemporary and late modern works in the philosophy of life.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Lectures three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

An introduction to concerns expressed by the perennial philosophical question, "What is the meaning of life?" Students will be familiarized with the major philosophical approaches to life's meaning through a consideration of various contemporary and late modern works in the philosophy of life.

  • Lectures three hours a week.

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