Living the Good Life:

A Philosopher’s Guide to Meaning and Happiness

January-March 2026, TMU LIFE Institute

Slides from each lecture will be posted here each week as well as a reading list for further resources.

Click Here for the Course Reading List (updated weekly following each lecture)

Week 1

What Does It Mean To Be Happy?

Slide PDF Available Here

Week 2

Am I The Center of the Universe: Defining Me, Myself, and I

Slide PDF Available Here

Week 3

Apes, AI, and ET: Oh My!

Slide PDF Available Here

Week 4

What’s Love Got to do with It? Why Are Relationships Critical to Our Happiness?

Slide PDF Available Here

Week 5

How Should I Spend My Time?

Slide PDF Available Here