Asian Philosophy
Course code
HIL6214.HT
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Aasia filosoofia
Course title in English
Asian Philosophy
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
Students will be given an overview of main philosophical traditions in Asia focusing on most important thinkers, schools of thought, and key concepts. The course presents an opportunity to discuss global issues and philosophical questions from the perspective of Asian intellectual traditions.
Brief description of the course
The course will discuss the issue of universality and particularity of philosophical thinking and gives an overview of the background and specific setting of various philosophical traditions. The main focus will be on Chinese and Japanese intellectual traditions and philosophy addressing concepts, theories or questions that are also of contemporary relevance from a global perspective.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- knows various Asian philosophical traditions;
- is able to use Asian philosophical key concepts in discussing modern issues.
- knows various Asian philosophical traditions;
- is able to use Asian philosophical key concepts in discussing modern issues.
Teacher
Alari Allik
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