This course is an introduction to Asian philosophies, looked at from both historical and contemporary viewpoints. Philosophical systems we discuss will include Confucianism, Daoism, and various forms of Buddhism, among others. Throughout the semester, we will address many topics, ranging from questions of how to run the ideal state to questions about the nature of reality itself.
This course is an introduction to Asian philosophies, looked at from both historical and contemporary viewpoints. Philosophical systems we discuss will include Confucianism, Daoism, and various forms of Buddhism, among others. Throughout the semester, we will address many topics, ranging from questions of how to run the ideal state to questions about the nature of reality itself.