| The Philosophical Journey, 2/e William Lawhead,
The University of Mississippi
Postscript: Philosophy and the Meaning of Life
Chapter Objectives
Upon completion of this chapter you should be able to:
1. distinguish 4 general classifications of approaches to the question, "What is the meaning of life?" and identify proponents of each |
| | | 2. state several common themes of existentialist philosophy |
| | | 3. discuss Kierkegaard's view of truth and its connection to subjectivity and objectivity |
| | | 4. mention several general insights of existentialism that might be useful for developing one's own personal philosophical perspective |
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