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Life Worth Living is an initiative of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School.
UM EPS292/PSY275
The Art and Science of Flourishing
Nona is a fourth-year PhD student in Counseling Psychology at the University of Miami. She is a mental health clinician, academic researcher, and teacher.
Drawing from a variety of disciplines—including psychology, philosophy, cultural anthropology, and religious studies—this course offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of the good life.
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Course Description:
This course explores the intricate dynamics of flourishing and "a life worth living," aiming to empower students to enact positive change in both their professional and personal lives. Drawing from a variety of disciplines—including psychology, philosophy, cultural anthropology, and religious studies—the course offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of the good life. The curriculum will survey current flourishing science, expanding on existing paradigms by: (1) discussing the moral and ethical dimensions of living well, (2) exploring diverse approaches to flourishing, (3) examining the significance of interdependence, community, and the broader macroenvironment. Students will engage with various components of well-being, experiment with practices that support its development, and reflect on practical applications in everyday life. By the end of the course, students will have gained both theoretical insights and practical tools for promoting flourishing and will be encouraged to apply their knowledge beyond the classroom.
Course Readings Include:
Adele, D. (2009). The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice. On-Word Bound Books.
Confucius. (1997). The Analects (S. Leys, Trans.). W. W. Norton & Company.
Hitokoto, H., & Uchida, Y. (2015). Interdependent happiness: Theoretical importance and measurement validity. Journal of Happiness Studies, 16, 211-239.
Lomas, T. (2017). The value of ambivalent emotions: A cross-cultural lexical analysis. Qualitative Research in Psychology.
McIntosh, P. (1989). Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack. Wellesley College, Center for Research on Women.
Singer, P. (2010). The Life You Can Save: How to Do Your Part to End World Poverty. Random House.
Tarsin, A. (2015). Being Muslim: A Practical Guide. Sandala.
Yu, L., & Xie, D. (2021). Measuring virtues in Chinese culture: Development of a Chinese moral character questionnaire. Applied Research in Quality of Life, 16(1), 51-69.
Course Description:
This course explores the intricate dynamics of flourishing and "a life worth living," aiming to empower students to enact positive change in both their professional and personal lives. Drawing from a variety of disciplines—including psychology, philosophy, cultural anthropology, and religious studies—the course offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of the good life. The curriculum will survey current flourishing science, expanding on existing paradigms by: (1) discussing the moral and ethical dimensions of living well, (2) exploring diverse approaches to flourishing, (3) examining the significance of interdependence, community, and the broader macroenvironment. Students will engage with various components of well-being, experiment with practices that support its development, and reflect on practical applications in everyday life. By the end of the course, students will have gained both theoretical insights and practical tools for promoting flourishing and will be encouraged to apply their knowledge beyond the classroom.
Course Readings Include:
Adele, D. (2009). The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice. On-Word Bound Books.
Confucius. (1997). The Analects (S. Leys, Trans.). W. W. Norton & Company.
Hitokoto, H., & Uchida, Y. (2015). Interdependent happiness: Theoretical importance and measurement validity. Journal of Happiness Studies, 16, 211-239.
Lomas, T. (2017). The value of ambivalent emotions: A cross-cultural lexical analysis. Qualitative Research in Psychology.
McIntosh, P. (1989). Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack. Wellesley College, Center for Research on Women.
Singer, P. (2010). The Life You Can Save: How to Do Your Part to End World Poverty. Random House.
Tarsin, A. (2015). Being Muslim: A Practical Guide. Sandala.
Yu, L., & Xie, D. (2021). Measuring virtues in Chinese culture: Development of a Chinese moral character questionnaire. Applied Research in Quality of Life, 16(1), 51-69.
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