PHL 220 - Philosophies of Asia

1 course unit

This course explores many of the most influential philosophical ideas that have emerged from the cultures of South Asia and East Asia. We will read, discuss, and interpret translations of the primary texts themselves: the Vedas, the Upanishads, The Analects of Confucius, the Tao Te Ching of Lao Tzu, and many others. The philosophical ideas of these texts are of fundamental importance for understanding the living cultures of Asian countries and Asian people today.
Meets general academic requirements P or D and effective Fall 2013 HU and DE.