Buddhist Psychology in Modern Perspective
RELI 207
Spring 2018
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01
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The Buddhist tradition preserves a sophisticated model of mind and behavior in the early literature of the Pali Canon, along with a profound set of practices for transforming human experience from unhealthy to healthy states. Much of this lore is of great interest to modern psychologists, scientific researchers, and philosophers of mind, and is having an impact on a wide range of contemporary fields. This course begins with a survey of the core ideas of Buddhist psychology as they are presented in classical texts, then goes on to explore how these ideas are influencing the work of mental health professionals, cognitive scientists, social scientists, and others. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS RELI |
| Course Format: Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (RELI-MN)(RELI) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Germer, Christopher, Siegel, Ronald, Fulton, Paul, eds., MINDFULNESS AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
Olendzki, A. (2010). UNLIMITING MIND: THE RADICALLY EXPERIENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF BUDDHISM.
Gunaratana, B. H., MINDFULNESS IN PLAIN ENGLISH
Varela, F., THE EMBODIED MIND: COGNITIVE SCIENCE AND HUMAN EXPERIENCE
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Examinations and Assignments:
Mid-term exam
Final term paper
Occasional short response papers |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course satisfies the "historical tradition" or "thematic approach" requirement for the Religion major. |
| Instructor(s): Olendzki,Andrew Times: .M.W... 10:50AM-12:10PM; Location: PAC104; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 24 | | SR major: 2 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 6 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 6 | FR: 0 |
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