The Examined Life
Offering learners an in-depth analysis of the wisdom of the Western world, The Examined Life studies the "Great Questions" that have intrigued philosophers from antiquity to the present. Using writings of past philosophers and interviews with more than 50 contemporary thinkers, the course underscores how these great questions - Does God exist? What is the meaning of life? Does the end justify the means? - still reverberate in society today.
Course Components
- 26 Video Lessons address core topics in Western Philosophy and provide the context for learning. Interviews with such noted authorities as Hilary Putnam, Paul Churchland, W.V. Quine, John Searle, Susan Wolfe and Julia Annas.
- Course Textbook - Philosophy: A Text With Readings (Wadsworth) by Manuel Velasquez.
- Distance Learning Course Study Guide, with lesson overviews, video viewing tips, self study questions and exercises by Joseph White (Wadsworth).
- Customizable HTML eContent incorporating learning modules for each lesson; interactive exercises; and expanded analysis questions for facilitating online discussion groups.
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