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Apr 19, 2024
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2016-2017 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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RELST 212 - The Problem of the Self: East and West(also listed as PHIL 212 )
Credits: 4
An examination of the problem of the self in a cross-cultural context. The Eastern traditions are represented by early Buddhism, the Advaita Vedanta philosophy of Sankara, Taoism and Zen Buddhism. The Western tradition is represented by the existential thought of Soren Kierkegaard, the dialogical philosophy of Martin Buber, the deconstructive theology of Mark C. Taylor, and others.
Prerequisite: At least one course in Philosophy or Religious Studies.
Distribution Requirements: HE, IP.
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