Last Week of Class: Schedule
Monday: Class discussion Tuesday: Required only for students who haven't finished their essays Thursday: Keagan, Allie, Rachel Student-led Seminar Friday: Attendance Optional -Class debrief, feedback on the course, suggestions for future, etc... Today's Discussion Ruth Ozeki takes on existential questions in her book and seeks to provide some answers through an exploration of existentialism, Buddhism, metaphysics, catastrophic world events (WW2, 9/11, Tsunami) and instances of individual human suffering (bullying, job loss, etc...). She raises questions about morality (can we teach human conscience and if so, what is right and wrong) and about human nature (are we innately violent or peaceful?). To that end, we will discuss the following question and perhaps seek to link some of the above elements in our responses. Guiding Questions: How does Nao and her dad struggle with and ultimately choose to live in the face of suffering? What guidance do Jiko and Haruki offer in that process? Is their guidance useful in your own struggle to respond to suffering and live life fully?
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