What can one life mean?
Objectives
- To recognise the meaning of one life
- To interpret and comprehend the meaning of infinity
Key Concepts
- The meaning of one life
Module overview
What is the meaning of one life? What does it mean to be a “self”? In this module, learners will explore how an individual’s life is not an end in and of itself. One’s life is a contribution to the ongoing human project. We will envision our future, both as individuals and as a species, and consider how we want to contribute to human progress.
Details
Skills
Futures Thinking
Citizenship/Stewardship
Big Picture Thinking
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