Being Human

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This course pairs classic works in philosophy, politics, and literature with weekly practical experiments in living in order to develop a framework for living a meaningful, well-examined life in the modern world. Great Works come alive as centerpieces for discussion about and shaping of personal character, and the development of a variety of skills, from simple time management (using, for example, Benjamin Franklin on habit formation) to relationship growth (for example, through Kierkegaard on love). The course also incorporates modern research on effective studying, learning, and self-care. Students will use Great Works to inform explorations of themselves, campus, and the Rochester community.