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Academic Year 2003/2004
Challenging Confucianism
PHIL 326 FA
In this course we will assess Confucianism as a potentially live philosophy in the 21st-century. We will consider how it can respond to challenges from pluralistic political and moral theories and from feminist theories
of self and society. In addition, we will ask what it means to reconstruct a tradition: Is a philosophy that can answer our challenges still "Confucianism"?
MAJOR READINGS
Readings will be drawn from Confucian texts (in translation) from the classical era to the present, as well as from contemporary writings that raise challenges to Confucianism.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
One short paper and one research paper are required. Students will be expected to make periodic presentations in class and to do regular assignments outside of class via the internet.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Some prior exposure to Confucian philosophy, ideally via PHIL205 (Classical Chinese Philosophy) or PHIL206 (Neo-Confucian Chinese Philosophy), is strongly recommended. Students without such background must have
coursework in Western philosophy,
political theory, and/or feminist theory.
COURSE FORMAT:
Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA PHIL
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004
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