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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : Philosophy

161-247/347 Asian Traditions of Philosophy: Nature, Knowledge, and Ethics

Credit Points:

16.7 2nd and 3rd year

Coordinator:

Dr Purushottama Bilimoria

Prerequisite/s:

One first-year single-semester Philosophy subject or Asian studies subject (in consultation with the lecturer). Students who lack these prerequisites, but believe themselves adequately prepared to attempt any second/third year subjects, should consult the Head of Department.

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

Up to three hours a week

Subject Description:

A study of key philosophical themes in Asian (especially Indian) thought, based on concepts of nature and transcendence, the self and consciousness, human action and the moral order; followed by a comparative appraisal of doctrines of knowledge and pragmatism in ethics. Students will be introduced to some of the central philosophical ideas and principles of the Asian/Eastern traditions, with a particular focus on Indian, Chinese and Japanese traditions, and develop a critical understanding of the ways in which Asian thinkers have responded to problems in metaphysics, theories of knowledge and ethical thought.

Assessment:

One 2-hour end-of-semester examination (50 %), and an essay of no more than 3000 words (50 percent).
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