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CS92PROD
The Problem of Language in Chinese Philosophy
CEAS 298
Spring 2022
Section: 01  
Crosslisting: PHIL 297

The class examines the criticisms of language in various schools of Chinese thought, exploring themes such as the ineffability of the absolute, the rejection of logic, naturalistic criticism of language as a vehicle of propositional knowledge, the "heart that precedes words" in apophatic practice, words as generator of duality, and more. Special emphasis will be given to the paradox of "saying the unsayable" in Daoism and Chan Buddhism, and on the various literary techniques by which the early thinkers have tried to avoid this conflict.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA CEAS
Course Format: Lecture / DiscussionGrading Mode:
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Requirement for: (CEAS-MN)(CEAS-Phil/Reli)(PHIL)(PHIL-Social Jus)
Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above

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