PHL 351 - Daoist Philosophies

Course unit(s): 1
Meets GAR: Meets general academic requirement W.
Daoist philosophy emphasizes the importance of simplicity, spontaneity, and naturalness. It promotes a way of life in which humans learn from and live in tune with the natural world. It has influenced the development of East Asian art, literature, Chinese medicine, physical discipline, and the martial arts. We will study and engage critically with the theories of three important Daoist texts: the Lao Zi, also known as the Daodejing, the Zhuang Zi, and the Lie Zi.