Finding Meaning in Life: God, Philosophy and the Quest for Purpose

Searching for the meaning of life is fundamental to being human. In God, Philosophy, and the Search for Life’s Meaning, the University of Oxford’s Dr. Tim Mawson turns a thoughtful eye to the questions about existence you have undoubtedly asked yourself. An expert on the philosophy of religion, Dr. Mawson combines wit with masterful scholarship to explain deep philosophical topics in an easy-to-understand yet erudite manner. In 12 captivating lectures, you will look at how philosophers throughout history have debated the question of what our lives mean, how God factors into it, and how philosophers have tackled these questions throughout history. As you grapple with monumental topics, you will enrich your understanding of philosophy and religion. How do philosophers now answer a question we have all asked ourselves: What makes our lives meaningful? Under the tutelage of Dr. Mawson, you will explore historical approaches to this question before turning to contemporary perspectives and the schools of thought that underlie them. You will consider contrasting beliefs about meaning, purpose, and the existence of a higher power. You wiRead MoreSearching for the meaning of life is fundamental to being human. In God, Philosophy, and the Search for Life’s Meaning, the University of Oxford’s Dr. Tim Mawson turns a thoughtful eye to the questions about existence you have undoubtedly asked yourself. An expert on the philosophy of religion, Dr. Mawson combines wit with masterful scholarship to explain deep philosophical topics in an easy-to-understand yet erudite manner. In 12 captivating lectures, you will look at how philosophers throughout history have debated the question of what our lives mean, how God factors into it, and how philosophers have tackled these questions throughout history. As you grapple with monumental topics, you will enrich your understanding of philosophy and religion. How do philosophers now answer a question we have all asked ourselves: What makes our lives meaningful? Under the tutelage of Dr. Mawson, you will explore historical approaches to this question before turning to contemporary perspectives and the schools of thought that underlie them. You will consider contrasting beliefs about meaning, purpose, and the existence of a higher power. You will also scrutinize philosophers’ prevailing views about these issues. In God, Philosophy, and the Search for Life’s Meaning, you will discover innovative ways to think about God and the afterlife. Through Dr. Mawson’s tour de force of a course, you will inspire the search for meaning in your own life. Learn about downloadable programs. Read Less