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This course has explored the meaning of life in terms of central themes and personages in the history of philosophy and religion. Dr. Ambrosio's lectures have emphasized two genetic lines, that of the hero and that of the saint, concluding along the way that these are both incommensurable and yet complementary. The ideal of the secular saint has arisen as a person who lives the question of meaning in human existence fully open to its mystery and fully committed to searching for meaning along the paths of both hero and saint. The secular saint does not live human questions in terms of their truth or falsehood, but in terms of the way his or her participation in the dialogue shapes that one human identity for which he or she alone is responsible. Does that describe you? Do you see yourself in the image of the secular saint? Whether you do or do not, how do you move forward from here? How do you view a meaningful life, and how do you come to understand that meaning?

This final paper gives you the opportunity to interact with at least one figure mentioned in each module en route to coming to your own conclusions regarding the question: How does a person live a meaningful life? You should consider what each figure's key teachings were as they contribute, whether positively or negatively, to your own understanding of a meaningful life. Do not feel you must just recite what was said in the lectures or found in the reading; this is your opportunity to interact with the material, to accept or challenge certain ideas or assumptions. The purpose is to participate responsibly in the dialogue! Begin by summarizing your own understanding of what it means to live a meaningful life in your opening paragraph, and then proceed to flesh out this introductory statement through interaction with and analysis of at least one key figure discussed in each module.

Your paper will be evaluated both in terms of the mastery of concepts you demonstrate as you discuss the figures you have chosen and the coherence of your own explanation of your personal point of view. Your paper will also be evaluated, of course, in terms of its conformity to grammatical form and style.

In your paper, you should:

• Use as the paper's thesis your personal understandings about life's meaning and purpose and what it means to live a meaningful life
• Discuss a central figurefrom each module (not each lecture) in terms of key contributions, whether positively or negatively, to your understanding
• Demonstrate comprehension of leading ideas and themes presented in the lectures and readings through discussion of the figures chosen
• Analyze the pros and cons of the ideas discussed
• Demonstrate the relevance of these ideas to your stated thesis
• Conclude with a summary of your main points and a final statement and validation of your thesis.

Length : 2000 to 2500 words.

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