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We will approach comparative philosophy on two levels. We will begin by looking at specific philosophical issues--for instance, debates over the nature of the self or over the existence of human rights--in different cultural traditions, aiming to understand and assess them both in their native contexts and in comparison with one another. Then we will turn to assessing the idea of comparative philosophy itself. What sorts of comparison, if any, are legitimate? Can we judge other cultures' philosophical traditions by our own standards? What are the many things that relativism can mean, and which of them make sense?
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PHIL Grading Mode: Student Option
Prerequisites: NONE
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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