Course: PHIL 140. Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy (3)
Introduction to the central methods, problems, and concerns of philosophy (such as the nature of mind, knowledge, reality, and the good life) through critical analysis of selected Buddhist texts. Questions may include: What is the nature of reality? Is there a self? Can you trust the evidence of your senses? Does ‘nothingness’ exist? Emphasis is placed on Buddhist writings from India, China, and Japan, with attention to their philosophical interpretation and their relevance to contemporary philosophical thought. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities.
GE: Area 3B - Humanities