PHIL1721 · Complex Problems and Enduring Questions

The Value of Work: A Philosophical Examination

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

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Micah Lott

Associate Professor, Philosophy Department

3 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 3.7
Course: 3.9

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Micah Lott

Associate Professor, Philosophy Department

3 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 3.7
Course: 3.9

About this course

This is an Enduring Questions course and is open to FRESHMEN only. You must take ENGL1728 with this course. "What role and significance does work have in flourishing lives and good societies?" This course pair offers Boston College students the opportunity to reflect on the significance and meaning of the human activity of work an activity that is likely to occupy a large portion of their lives. Around the globe, politicians promise "good jobs," and scholars discuss automation and "the future of work." But what is a good job? What form of value is most central to work as a part of a good lifefinancial reward? social purpose? personal fulfillment? How do individuals and communities understand and achieve justice and meaning at work?

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 4.08 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 4.67 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 4.77 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 4.54 / 5

Weekly effort: ~5 hours

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Evaluation history 2 terms

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Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Fall 2023	2	3.7	3.6
Fall 2021	1	4.1	4.0