Over the past several weeks the unfolding pandemic has interrupted our ordinary way of life and has forced many of us to think again about what it means to be human –which is, of course, the central question of this course. In this discussion board begin testing out your ideas for your final paper or project by explaining what you think it means to be human –i.e. what is the meaning or purpose of our lives? As you do this, respond to at least two of the readings for this week, noting how they shed light on the question and where you agree or disagree with the ideas they advance. As always, be sure to respond to at least two posts by other students, or to my own responses to your initial post.