PHIL 212 - Introduction to Asian Philosophy

4 Hour(s) Credit
Examines some of the main philosophical ideas of Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean thought. Emphasis is on the following questions: “Is Asian thought really fundamentally different from Western thought?” and ”How has colonialism shaped the reception of Asian thought in the West?” Discussion of how Asian philosophers have attempted to answer questions such as: “How do I know that I know something?”, ” What is the nature of the self?”, and “What is good?”
Three hours per week with enhancement
Meets General Education: Humanity in Context (HIC), Diversity and Inclusion (DI)
Met General Education Prior to Fall 2024: IIIA or IIIC
May Not Receive Credit for Both PHIL 212 and 312