About this course
In this course, we examine the foundations of ‘the good life’ as they surface in Danish philosophy, with a particular focus on human freedom and the search for meaning, fulfillment, and happiness. While external conditions may bring satisfaction, as in a well-functioning state like Denmark, we quickly turn our attention deeper, to internal measures of human flourishing.
Syllabus
Fall 2024 – Section A
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Fall 2024 – Section B
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External university course
This course is taught in conjunction with the University of Copenhagen and will be taught on their campus, alongside local and international students, a short distance away from DIS classes.
Faculty
Jakob Due Lorentzen
FacultyPh.D. in Philosophy and Aesthetics, Aarhus University, 2021. Cand.Mag. in Philosophy, University of Copenhagen, 2004. M.A. in Philosophy, Stony Brook University, 2002. Program Director, European Humanities, DIS, 2007-2017. Program Director, Communication, DIS, 2008-2013. External Lecturer of Philosophy, Søren Kierkegaard Research Centre, University of Copenhagen. With DIS since 2006.
Anne-Sophie Bogetoft Mortensen
FacultyPh.D., literature and cultural studies, Roskilde University, 2024. Ph.D.-fellow, teacher and supervisor, Roskilde University, 2019-2023. MA, comparative literature, Copenhagen University, 2018. Visiting student at Barnard College, Columbia University, 2014. BA, comparative literature, Copenhagen University, 2015. Cultural journalist (internship), Dagbladet Politiken, 2019. Editoral Assistant, Forlaget Gladiator, 2016-2018. Student Assistant, Kulturstyrelsen, 2014-2016. Editor, Kulturo magazine of art and cultural studies, 2014-2016. Teaching Assistant, Copenhagen University, 2015. With DIS since 2024.