PHIL280

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PHIL280

Mencius PHIL280 SP

Crosslistings: EAST266, RELI205

Next Offered in 9899 SP

A close reading of the early Confucian classic MENCIUS and an introduction to contemporary debate over the text's interpretation. The aim of the course will be to introduce students to the Chinese philosophical tradition through an important and influential text, and also to reflect critically upon how one does philosophy cross-culturally and in translation.

MAJOR READINGS

MENCIUS, in translation, and various
contemporary secondary works.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Four papers will be required: two brief expositions of a position or argument and two longer, critical discussions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Thorough familiarity with each day's readings and class participation are expected. No prior knowledge of Chinese philosophy will be assumed, though Philosophy 205 (Classical Chinese Philosophy) provides helpful background. 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: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA PHIL

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

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