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CS92PROD
Human Rights and Chinese Philosophy
PHIL 341
Spring 2007 not offered
Crosslisting: EAST 325

Are human rights universal? We will examine this question from the perspective of both ancient and modern Chinese philosophy. Topics will include the origin of rights in the West, comparison of Western and Chinese conceptions of the self, and the content and history of "quanli," the Chinese translation of "rights."

Essential Capabilities: Ethical Reasoning
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA PHIL
Course Format: SeminarGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: None

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