161-134 Asian Philosophies

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161-134 Asian Philosophies
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
Coordinator	Prof Graham Priest
Semester	Not Offered (view timetable)
Contact	Thirty-five contact hours per semester: two 1-hour lectures per week for the whole 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.
Generic Skills	be able to bring philosophical skills to bear upon their studies in other disciplines; have improved their ability to engage with complex texts; develop skill in the critique of arguments.
Assessment	A written assignment of 500 words 10% (due early in the semester), a written assignment of 1500 words 40% (due mid semester), a 2-hour written examination (not open-book) 47% (at the end of semester) and tutorial participation 3%.

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