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PHIL325
Human Rights and Chinese Philosophy
PHIL325 SP
Crosslistings: EAST325
Not Currently Offered
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: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA PHIL
Prerequisites:
None
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