Chinese Buddhist Philosophy
PHIL 322
Fall 2012
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01
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| Crosslisting:
EAST 322, RELI 223 |
This seminar will focus on three of the key themes in Chinese Buddhist philosophy: interdependence, universal Buddha nature, and emptiness. On each theme, we will read classic scriptual materials, philosophical discussions by Chinese Buddhist thinkers from the 7th-12th centuries, contemporary secondary scholarship, and--in some cases--critical reactions by contemporary Buddhists. Our goals will be both to understand the Buddhist doctrines and to critically evaluate them as philosophy. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PHIL |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CEAS-MN)(PHIL)(PHIL-Philosophy)(PHIL-Social Jus) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Hakeda, trans. THE AWAKENING OF FAITH
Yampolsky, trans., THE PLATFORM SUTRA OF THE SIXTH PATRIARCH
Ziporyn, EVIL AND/OR/AS THE GOOD: OMNICENTRISM, INTERSUBJECTIVITY, AND VALUE PARADOX IN TIANTAI BUDDHIST THOUGHT
Cook, HUA-YEN BUDDHISM: THE JEWEL NET OF INDRA
Siderits, BUDDHISM AS PHILOSOPHY: AN INTRODUCTION
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Examinations and Assignments:
One short essay, regular on-line and in-class presentations, and a research essay |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
No Chinese language or background in Buddhist traditions is required. However, students without some demonstrable coursework in Buddhist traditions will be required to participate in a half-day Buddhism Bootcamp, probably held on a Sunday (we will find a mutually convenient time for all). |
| Instructor(s): Angle,Stephen Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: ALLB113; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 12 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 3 | | |
| Seats Available: -1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 0 | FR: X |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 10 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 3 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 5 |
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