Philosophy as a Way of Life
PHIL 221
Fall 2012 not offered
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Crosslisting:
EAST 220 |
For many philosophers, East and West, philosophy has been more than an effort to answer fundamental questions. It has been an activity aimed at changing one's orientation to the world and, thus, how one lives one's life. We will explore Chinese, Greco-Roman, and contemporary versions of the idea that philosophy should be seen as a way of life. How does philosophical reasoning interact with lived practice? How do metaphysical views lead to ethical commitments? Despite their differences, Confucians, Daoists, Aristotelians, and Stoics all agreed that philosophy should aim at making us better people. Can such an idea still get traction in today's world? |
Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PHIL |
Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CEAS-Phil/Reli)(PHIL)(PHIL-Social Jus)(STS) |
Major Readings:
Zhuangzi Zhu Xi, LEARNING TO BE A SAGE Aristotle, NICOMACHEAN ETHICS Various Stoic writings Contemporary secondary scholarship (e.g., Hadot, PHILOSOPHY AS A WAY OF LIFE; Murdoch, THE IDEA OF PERFECTION)
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Examinations and Assignments: Several short writing assignments; in-class presentations; and three formal essays |
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