To comprehend the meaning of being an existentially-heroic individual. To learn about Buddhist perspectives on human suffering and their relation to contemporary western psychological perspectives. To develop skill in debating these and related controversial issues in public policy settings. The denial of death . Transforming the three poisons that cause the suffering we inflict on ourselves and others .
Addiction is a choice .
Five typewritten pages max. Five typewritten pages max. You are to write about how your views on drugs and consciousness have changed or not changed since you've been in this class. Material discussed in class, or in films, and not in any of the readings, may form the basis for questions on the examinations. Both exams are long essay exams.