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Apr 23, 2024
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2017-2018 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PHIL 212 - The Problem of the Self: East and West(also listed as RELST 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.
Note: PHIL 212 may be also used to count towards a major or minor in Religious Studies.
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