Art & Science of Human Flourishing

Catalog description

This course addresses the philosophical, scientific, and practical foundations of flourishing/ overall well-being. Broadly defined, flourishing is composed of five domains – Mental and physical health, character and virtue, meaning and purpose, close social relationships and happiness and life satisfaction. This course will explore each of the domains in depth and provide students the foundation to apply strategies, tools and philosophies of flourishing to their own life. Finally, this course will teach contemplative practices that will help students connect mind, body and soul.