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Chinese Philosophy - ARTS2363
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of History and Philosophy
 
 
Course Outline: School of History and Philosophy
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 30 units of credit at Level 1
 
 
Equivalent: PHIL2519
 
 
Excluded: PHIL2520
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 1 (more info)
 
 
Tuition Fee:See Tuition Fee Schedule
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 
Available for General Education: Yes (more info)
 
 

Description

Subject Area: Philosophy

Examines Confucianism and Daoism (Taoism), the two most influential philosophies originating from China, against a backdrop of other doctrines such as Mohism, Legalism and Chinese Buddhism. Investigates a range of topics in early Chinese philosophy such as ethics and politics, conceptions of knowledge and views of reality and the world. Discusses how the early thinkers in China thought about these issues and draws on their insights to enhance contemporary debates.

The course enhances the Philosophy curriculum by introducing philosophy from a non-western perspective. Although the course will focus on a study of traditional Chinese philosophies, we will also consider comparative east-west perspectives and their contemporary relevance.

Note: No previous knowledge of Chinese culture or language is assumed.

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