PHIL 195 - Seminar in a Philosophical Topic

FDR: HU
Credits: 3

A consideration of selected issues in philosophy. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.

Winter 2016, Winter 2016, PHIL 195-01: Seminar: Comparative Philosophy East and West (3). Taking a multi-cultural perspective, this introductory level class discusses some of the most essential and fundamental philosophical questions in both Western and Eastern civilizations. This course explores and compares, in depth and breadth, texts in Ancient Chinese philosophy, Ancient Greek philosophy, and contemporary philosophy. Some questions investigated include: What is human nature? Is it inherently good or bad? What are virtues, and how do we achieve them? What is a happy life? What is the ideal relationship between individual and community? (HU) Hu.

Planned Offering: Fall, Winter, Spring