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Academic Year 2000/2001

Human Rights and Chinese Philosophy
PHIL 325 SP
Crosslistings:
EAST 325

Are human rights universal? We will examine this question from the perspective of both ancient and modern Chinese philosophy. Topics will include the origin of rights in the West, comparison of Western and Chinese conceptions of the self, and the content and history of "quanli," the Chinese translation of "rights."

MAJOR READINGS

Readings will include contemporary philosophical discussions of the relation between human rights and Chinese philosophy, as well as classical and early twentieth-century Chinese writings on subjects related to rights (in translation).

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two short papers and one research paper; frequent brief presentations and/or written assignments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Knowledge of Chinese is not required. Prior exposure to philosophy at some level is strongly recommended. A background in at least one of the following will be expected: Chinese philosophy (especially Confucianism), the history or theory of Western ethics, modern Chinese history.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA PHIL    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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