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161-213 Thinking in Asian Philosophy | |
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Availability | 2nd and 3rd year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Dr P Bilimoria & Dr G Petterson |
Prerequisites | At least one single-semester first-year philosophy or Asian studies subject (in consultation with the lecturers), or permission from the Head of Department or the lecturers in charge of the subject. |
Semester | 1 (view timetable) |
Contact | Thirty-two contact hours per semester: two 1-hour lectures per week for the first 11 weeks and a 1-hour tutorial per week beginning the third week of semester |
Subject Description | This subject examines the nature and process of thinking, as discussed in a range of Asian philosophical traditions. The subject requires students to understand various views on this matter in Indian, Chinese and Japanese thought. Students will study texts on Confucius, Dogen, and Indian philosohy. On completion of the subject students should have developed good knowledge and understanding of the process of thinking, reasoning and reflecting in Asian intellectual cultures, as well as an ability to articulate and evaluate these views. |
Assessment | Written work totalling 4000 words, plus regular participation in tutorials. |
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