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(Set) Existentialism and the Authentic Life & Tibet: History, Culture, and Religion

(Set) Existentialism and the Authentic Life & Tibet: History, Culture, and Religion

(Set) Existentialism and the Authentic Life & Tibet: History, Culture, and Religion

Explore how philosophical ideas shape life and culture, with this two-course set that pairs Existentialism and the Authentic Life and Tibet: History, Culture, and Religion. First, dive into the great works of existential thinkers to see how they defined their philosophy—and learn what existentialism can teach us about our own lives. Then, discover the multidimensional history, culture, and religion of Tibet and its people, who live on the “Roof of the World,” the highest and largest plateau on Earth.

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