PH 321 - Eastern Philosophy

An introduction to the philosophical traditions of India, China, and Japan. Topics include: (1) the development of the Upanishads and the orthodox Hindu schools and the emergence of Buddhist philosophy as a challenge to Hinduism; (2) the development and interaction of Confucianism and Daoism (and later, Buddhism) in Chinese history and culture; and (3) the transmission, development and transformation of Chinese philosophical schools in Japan.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3