Philosophy Now: Bucket lists

From Nights, 9:25 pm on 8 May 2025

It's time now to delve into the cerebral side of life with Dan Weijers, senior lecturer in philosophy at the University of Waikato.

Tonight, he's exploring bucket lists—why we make them, what they say about us, and whether ticking things off really gives life meaning.

Is achievement enough, or is there something deeper worth aiming for?

A man wearing a blue long-sleeved t-shirt stand on a beach holds a mug in his left hand while staring out to sea. The sky is mostly blue filled with light cloud.

University of Waikato philosopher Dan Weijers is interested in the philosophy of happiness, wellbeing, and the ethics of technology. Photo: DAN WEIJERS