PHIL 263
Spring 2007
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01
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| Crosslisting:
EAST 264 |
Areas of focus include Neo Confucianism, Chinese communism, the turn towards the market economy, and human rights in China. Discussion topics include self-cultivation and praxis, socialist and capitalist visions of justice, and the relation between individual rights and social goods. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Ethical Reasoning, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA PHIL |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: [PHIL205 or EAST261] |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CEAS-MN)(CEAS)(CEAS-Phil/Reli)(PHIL)(PHIL-Philosophy)(PHIL-Social Jus)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Readings will all be in translation.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Four papers will be required: two shorter expositions of a position or argument and two longer, critical discussions. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Some prior knowledge of China and philosophy is assumed. Students who have not met the prerequisite should contact the instructor for a prerequisite override form. Careful reading of each day's assignments and participation and performance in these areas affect grade. |
| Instructor(s): Baldine,Joanne Times: ...W.F. 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: RUSSNEUM; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 2 | | |
| Seats Available: 15 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 3 | FR: 2 |
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