Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04
Living a life is a full-time occupation. Our lives matter to us. But each of us will eventually die (possibly today), just as those we leave behind will eventually die. Sooner or later, after our death, we will be forgotten and the traces of our lives will disappear. Death will cut short the plans, projects, relationships and commitments we care most about. Should we therefore conclude that human life is meaningless or absurd? And if so, how should we respond to that? On this course we will consider these and related questions. All students are welcome!
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 2 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This is a topic-driven course on which we critically explore questions relating to the meaning and value of life. These topics will include: God, suffering, absurdity, death, sex, happiness, pleasure. In doing so we will draw upon a wide range of thinkers from both Anglo-American and European traditions, and also, where relevant, on literature and film.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
2500 words essay (50%)
Take Home Exam (50%)
resit: 2500 words essay (100%)
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Acquire and demonstrate knowledge of the subject areas. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Acquire an understanding of the philosophical literature relevant to the topics. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Develop critical thinking skills |
| Reflection | Create | Develop proficiency on written and oral communication skills. |
| Procedural | Create | Learn to construct arguments and to communicate arguments to a group of peers. |
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