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161-134 Asian Philosophies | |
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Note | Formerly available as 161-034. Students who have completed 161-034 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. |
Availability | 1st year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Prof Graham Priest |
Semester | 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | Two 1-hour lectures per week throughout the semester, and a 1-hour tutorial per week beginning the second week of semester |
Subject Description | This subject is an introduction to central aspects of Asian philosophy, and especially the philosophical traditions of India, China and Japan. Students can expect to learn the basic elements of the philosophical thought of Hinduism, Buddhism (including Zen), Taoism, and Confucianism. Issues in both ethics and metaphysics will be considered. Some parallels with Western philosophy may be drawn. |
Assessment | Two essays, one of 500 words and one of 1500 words, regular participation in tutorials and a 2-hour examination. |
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