University of Michigan
Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most
University of Michigan

Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most

Taught in English

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

Vic Strecher

Instructor: Vic Strecher

4.8

(2,279 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
8 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn

  • Understand that having a strong purpose in life is an essential element of human well-being

  • Know how self-transcending purpose positively affects well-being

  • Create a purpose for your life

  • Apply personal approaches and skills to self-change and become and stay connected to your purpose every day

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There are 4 modules in this course

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14 videos4 readings1 quiz4 discussion prompts

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4.8 (835 ratings)
Vic Strecher
University of Michigan
2 Courses228,460 learners

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