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In this four-class series, University of Louisville Professor of Philosophy and internationally recognized boredom expert Andreas Elpidorou explores profound questions about human existence. Drawing on philosophical insights, contemporary psychological research, art, and real-life examples, the classes examine the harms and benefits of boredom, the challenges posed by mortality, the role of work in our lives, and the tools that we need to cultivate purpose, build lasting relationships, and achieve fulfillment.Andreas Elpidorou is a Professor of Philosophy and the Director of the Liberal Studies Program at the University of Louisville. He specializes in the philosophical study of the mind and has published extensively on the nature of emotions, consciousness, and cognition. He has been featured in BBC News, Forbes, Nautilus, Nature, Fast Company, Vogue, Business Insider, and more. He is the authors of "Propelled: How Boredom, Frustration, and Anticipation Lead us to the Good Life," and the soon to be published "The Anatomy of Boredom." Learn more about his work at https://elpidorou.net/
Living Well: Philosophy for Everyday Life Short Course meets at the Main Library. Reservations are requested at www.LFPL.org/MyLibraryU
Mondays, March 10-31, 6:30pm
@ Main Library, 301 York St.
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301 York St, Louisville, KY, United States, Kentucky 40203
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