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| PHI 311 - Buddhist Philosophy |
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Buddhist Philosophy Prerequisite: LAC student with T1A, T1LT, T1H or T1SS course or ELAC student. This course is an introduction to the central questions, positions, and arguments for those positions developed by Buddhist thinkers. We will discuss topics such as the nature of human existence, the possibility of overcoming suffering, ethical Buddhist principles, the relation between body, mind, and consciousness, and Buddhist theories of self, impermanence, causality, and freedom. Note that we will study the teachings of the Buddha as philosophy rather than religion. After clarifying the socio-cultural context within which Buddhism emerged (6th c. BCE) the course will explore some of the major philosophical schools and commentarial traditions of Buddhism such as Abhidharma, Madhyamaka, and Yogacara. We will examine the arguments provided in favor of various Buddhist positions and will engage in the critical analysis of such arguments. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department Course Attributes: LAC T2CP-Cultural Perspective Prerequisites: Prerequisite LAC T2CP General Requirements: ( Course Attribute: T1A May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course Attribute: T1LT May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course Attribute: T1H May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course Attribute: T1SS May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( May not be taken concurrently. ) |
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