The Meaning of Life

Course Summary

Some say that human life is meaningless, or absurd. How so? If this is true, how should we feel, and what should we do about it? On the other hand, if life has or can have a meaning, what is it, and how do we find it? 

We shall consider these questions and various responses including those of Leo Tolstoy, Albert Camus, Thomas Nagel, Susan Wolf, and Monty Python. Notes will be provided.

Notes will be sent by email, prior to each class.  No purchases are required.  

Delivered by: Dr Douglas Adeney

Doug lectured in philosophy for many years at Melbourne State College and then the University of Melbourne. Since 2011 he has greatly enjoyed teaching numerous CAE philosophy courses.