DESIGNING THE GOOD LIFE

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This course explores the impact of design on human flourishing, that is, design's influence on our ability to live a "good life." We explore how the design of the world around us (its physical space, its artifacts, its practices and social structures) affects the kinds of people we are (our character) and the moral quality of our lives. We first consider different ideas of what makes for a "good life." To what degree is a good life unique to each individual? To what degree is it the same for all human beings? Then we analyze and critique different spaces, artifacts, and practices, looking closely at how their design promotes and/or hinders human flourishing. Prerequisites: Completion of an English sequence (4 credits) Summer