Ethics in the World - What’s the point in it all? Schopenhauer and Nietzsche on the meaning of lifeInfo Course Information We very much look forward to welcoming both new and returning students to the University of Southampton. Unless otherwise stated, all courses will be taught in person at our Avenue Campus. We would like to advise that you will need to have the appropriate technology and suitable internet connection in place, as we will be making use of online materials. At Southampton, we use a virtual learning environment (VLE) called Blackboard which is used to deliver learning materials and real-time online teaching for our students. Ethics in the World - What’s the point in it all? Schopenhauer and Nietzsche on the meaning of life What gives value to our lives? Should we be grateful for having been born or not? An exploration of questions of the meaning and value of life will focus on the issues, concerns and solutions of two prominent 19th century philosophers – Arthur Schopenhauer and Friedrich Nietzsche. The course will introduce you to some of the key early existentialist questions which have contributed significantly to modern thought. During the course we will consider questions such as – Is life worth the effort invested in it? Can art redeem life? Is God dead? Can a life of suffering be affirmed?
Course CodeLLLEthicsInTheWorld Course LeaderTim Birtles
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