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2026 Spring > UGRD > PHIL > PHIL 207G

The Meaning of Life

Course #: PHIL 207G

Description:
Reading in this course centers around this question: Does life have meaning? If so, what is it? The course considers whether the question is coherent and whether religion, morality or the search for knowledge are possible answers to it. It also considers arguments that life is meaningless. Finally, discussions focus on what the rational attitude toward death should be. This course may count toward the major in philosophy. Capabilities addressed: Critical reading, critical thinking, clear writing.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-req = ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 creditsDegree Students OnlyStudents may not take more than one 200G ( Intermediate Seminar) course.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 1872 MW
9:30 - 10:45 am
Perez-Carrasco,Andres McCormack M01-0614
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 24
Enrolled: 24
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 creditsDegree Students OnlyStudents may not take more than one 200G ( Intermediate Seminar) course.
Course Attributes: Non-degree exclude from list, Intermediate Seminar, Stay On Track
02 1873 MW
2:30 - 3:45 pm
Perez-Carrasco,Andres McCormack M02-0214
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 16
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: Reserved for CLA Transfer students ONLY. All questions should go to ana.frega@umb.edu.The course material costs for this course are unknown
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 creditsDegree Students OnlyStudents may not take more than one 200G ( Intermediate Seminar) course.
Course Attributes: Non-degree exclude from list, Course Material Costs Unknown, Intermediate Seminar, Stay On Track
03 1995 TuTh
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Schmiedl-Neuburg,Hilmar McCormack M02-0214
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 25
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: The course material costs for this course are unknown
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 creditsDegree Students OnlyStudents may not take more than one 200G ( Intermediate Seminar) course.
Course Attributes: Non-degree exclude from list, Course Material Costs Unknown, Intermediate Seminar, Stay On Track
04 2016 MWF
11:00 - 11:50 am
Locke,Theodore McCormack M02-0206
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 25
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: The course material costs for this course are unknown
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 creditsDegree Students OnlyStudents may not take more than one 200G ( Intermediate Seminar) course.
Course Attributes: Non-degree exclude from list, Course Material Costs Unknown, Intermediate Seminar, Stay On Track
05 2479 MW
1:00 - 2:15 pm
Laferte-Coutu,Meredith McCormack M02-0214
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 25
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: The course material costs for this course are unknown
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 creditsDegree Students OnlyStudents may not take more than one 200G ( Intermediate Seminar) course.
Course Attributes: Non-degree exclude from list, Course Material Costs Unknown, Intermediate Seminar, Stay On Track
06 2142 MWF
8:00 - 8:50 am
Kiniry,Brian McCormack M01-0608
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 25
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: The course material costs for this course are unknown
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 creditsDegree Students OnlyStudents may not take more than one 200G ( Intermediate Seminar) course.
Course Attributes: Non-degree exclude from list, Course Material Costs Unknown, Intermediate Seminar, Stay On Track
07 3384 TuTh
2:00 - 3:15 pm
Urbanek,Valentina McCormack M02-0206
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 25
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: The course material costs for this course are unknown
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 creditsDegree Students OnlyStudents may not take more than one 200G ( Intermediate Seminar) course.
Course Attributes: Non-degree exclude from list, Course Material Costs Unknown, Intermediate Seminar, Stay On Track
08 3931 Sa
11:45 - 2:45 pm
Gunning,Meredith University Hall Y01-1320
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 18
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: The course material costs for this course are unknown
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 creditsDegree Students OnlyStudents may not take more than one 200G ( Intermediate Seminar) course.
Course Attributes: Non-degree exclude from list, Course Material Costs Unknown, Intermediate Seminar, Stay On Track