INTR250W — The Meaning of Life
This course examines multiple responses to the timeless question, "What is the meaning of life?" Is there meaning or purpose built into the universe? How have humans answered this question over the centuries? Is there a god? If not, how does that affect our worldview? How can philosophy, science, and literature inform our worldview? Students will be exposed to a wide diversity of subject matter and perspectives by exploring various mythological, religious, philosophical, literary, and scientific approaches to these questions.