The Meaning of Life - Virtual

Why should I attend?

To wonder too openly or intensely about the meaning of life can seem a peculiar, ill-fated and faintly ridiculous pastime. It can seem like a topic on which ordinary mortals cannot make much progress. In truth, it is for all of us to wonder about, define and work towards a more meaningful existence.

This class considers a range of options for where the meaning of life is to be found, including love, family, friendship, work, self-knowledge and nature. We learn why certain things feel meaningful while others don't, and consider how we might introduce more meaning into our activities. The class amounts to a hugely thought-provoking as well as practical guide to one of the greatest questions we will ever face.

What will I learn?

The Meaning of Life teaches:

A meaningful life draws upon, and exercises, a range of our higher capacities; those bound up with tenderness, care, connection, self-understanding, sympathy, intelligence and creativity.

A meaningful life aims not so much at day-to-day contentment as at fulfilment. We may be leading a meaningful life and yet often find ourselves in a bad mood. Conversely, we may be having frequent surface fun while living, for the most part, meaninglessly.

Whereas pleasure manifests itself immediately, our taste in meaning may be more elusive.

Morning/Afternoon/ Evening Classes - All timings are in GMT

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