Courses
GCVM1045 Matters of Life and Death (3 units)
- Medium of Instruction:
- English
The course aims at helping the students to develop a critical understanding of issues concerning life and death such as suicide, abortion, euthanasia and grieving. Ideas of life and death in philosophical and religious traditions such as Confucianism, Buddhism, Daoism, Christianity, German idealism, existentialism etc. will also be discussed. Through different learning activities, it is expected that students could have a better understanding of the meaning of life and death, develop a positive attitude towards life and cultivate a genuine respect for the value of life. The course also intends to equip students with not only the knowledge about values and beliefs concerning life and death in different religious and philosophical traditions and cultures, but also help them to appreciate beliefs other than their own. Lastly, this course seeks to increase the students’ ability to explain and critically evaluate their own personal beliefs and develop practical skills in coping with relevant problems.
http://ge.hkbu.edu.hk/course/GCVM-1045/