In this course of study we examined the subject of "The Human Condition". By definition it is "the situation, or condition, in which every human being finds himself or herself by virtue of being human" (FRR pg.10). By analyzing two categories; The problem of evil, What individuals think is the human condition and what one thinks is "the cause of our condition", and their various subtopics, we reveal a message that is similar in each case. This message is the idea that even though individuals are clearly different, we all partake in the same condition in our lifetime.This important theme has been examined by many individuals in various fashions. It also challenges them at some point, as well as ourselves as we study their thoughts, to look at our experiences and realize that it relates to what is at the heart of the human condition. As "the human condition is a specific term in philosophy" (FRR pg.10), it is not a shock that it would be introduced mainly by philosophers. Some of the most common individuals include Blaise Pascal, Siddartha Guatama (known as the Buddha)and Erich Fromm. Blaise Pascal illustrated his thoughts in a book that later became known as the Pensees. His main focus was to describe the human condition and its realation with Christianity. In regards to other things he defines man's condition as "anxiety" (24) which to some extent is how Siddartha Guatama explains it. He says that "all life is suffering" because while we are so focused with the things that are good for us we suffer in the process, in hopes of acheiving what Pascal says all men want, happiness.Eric Fromm furthers Pascal's thoughts of anxiety as he emphasizes things like "seperateness" which he says brings anxiety. These ideas along with many others throughout the past centuries have in essence "tackled" this theme of the human condition, adding to what seems to be an everlong chain that continually expands our understanding of the human condition.

2. List and explain three of the most important ideas you want to remember for this week.

a) "What the Bleep do we Know"- Concerning individuals like Amanda, this movie depicts that some human beings may have a tendency of basing present situations on past experiences. I want to retain this thought because I think that it challenges us to not only revise our maps of the present by overcoming past situations that were negative but to also see our future in a new light that will hopefully lead to a more meaningful and healthier lifestyle.

b)"The Human Condition"- Grasps the fact that all humans are different and unique, that we are our own person, but at the same time we all possess the same condition. Specifically I want to remember and retain the writings of Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations" and how it illustrates a pattern of how humans practice and study things that they very well may experience themselves.

c)The Problem of Evil- In each of the individual's thoughts and writings they each compare the existence of evil with the power, goodness and love of God. I want to be aware of the fact that even though I may not partake in these actions there are some individuals who raise questions between the divine and a "privation of goodness" evil (FRR pg. 5). It allows me to become more open to others thoughts and feelings.

3.One or two good images that remind you of key ideas.

Amanda from "What the Bleep do we Know"

Amanda