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Course Description
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Course Name
Introduction to Asian Philosophy
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Host University
Mahidol University
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Location
Bangkok, Thailand
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Area of Study
Philosophy
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Host University Units
4 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Description:
Main aspects of Asian philosophy, covering the key philosophical ideas in India, starting from the Indian philosophy during the Rgvedic period, Buddhist philosophy and other main Hindu philosophical ideas developed during and after the Buddha’s lifetime.
Course Goals:
Differentiate the main schools of Indian philosophy, starting from the RV period onwards; explain the main philosophical ideas of both Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism; summarize the main ideas of other classical Hindu philosophies, which were developed during and after the Buddha’s time; read and analyze the Hindu and Buddhist philosophical texts.
Objectives of development/revision:
Being up-to-date with current research and didactically more effective.
Teaching Methods:
- Lectures
- group discussion
- PowerPoint-presentations
- self-study
Evaluation Methods:
- Midterm Exam
- Quizzes
- Assignments and Final Paper
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