Any adult who still philosophizes ought to get a good beating.
Philosophy is only something for young lads.
In this course we will reflect on some of these basic philosophical questions of human existence, exploring issues such as the role of reason in our lives, how we construct meaning, and what, if anything, makes life worthwhile. There will be three lectures and one discussion section each week. Reading assignments will be announced in advance, and they will loosely follow the tentative schedule given below. Every student is expected to attend all lectures and discussions and to read the assigned texts by the assigned dates. Below is a list of topics for discussion along with a tentative schedule of required readings.