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The Good Life
Matthew Thiessen is an associate professor of religious studies at McMaster University, where he specializes in the study of ancient Judaism and Christianity.
The Good Life explores fundamental questions related to living a meaningful and valuable human life through the lenses of different religious and non-religious traditions.
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The Good Life
SCAR1GL3
McMaster University
Taught by Matthew Thiessen
Course Purpose:
The Good Life explores fundamental questions related to living a meaningful and valuable human life through the lenses of different religious and non-religious traditions. Through lectures, videos, podcasts, readings, guest speakers, and small-group discussions, students will explore the diverse ways in which religions approach the question of the meaning of life. Students will examine the major concepts and themes associated with the purpose and meaning of human existence, including the nature of humanity, belief and nonbelief in God, the problem of evil, and the afterlife.
Course Readings:
Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko, The Good Life Method: Reasoning Through the Big Questions of Happiness, Faith, and Meaning (Penguin, 2022).
William Strunk, Jr. and E. B. White, The Elements of Style.
Other readings can be found via the Course Schedule on the downloadable syllabus.
The Good Life
SCAR1GL3
McMaster University
Taught by Matthew Thiessen
Course Purpose:
The Good Life explores fundamental questions related to living a meaningful and valuable human life through the lenses of different religious and non-religious traditions. Through lectures, videos, podcasts, readings, guest speakers, and small-group discussions, students will explore the diverse ways in which religions approach the question of the meaning of life. Students will examine the major concepts and themes associated with the purpose and meaning of human existence, including the nature of humanity, belief and nonbelief in God, the problem of evil, and the afterlife.
Course Readings:
Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko, The Good Life Method: Reasoning Through the Big Questions of Happiness, Faith, and Meaning (Penguin, 2022).
William Strunk, Jr. and E. B. White, The Elements of Style.
Other readings can be found via the Course Schedule on the downloadable syllabus.
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