LLEA 30102 - Popular Religion and the Practice of Philosophy in China

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

East Asian Lang & Lit

Description:

This lecture/discussion course will introduce the student to the plural religious traditions of the Chinese as manifested in ancestor worship, sacrifice, exorcism, and spirit possession. From an understanding of these practices, the course will offer insight into the mantic foundations of Chinese philosophy, especially metaphysics, to reveal how these foundations undergird the ordinary. Readings will consist of texts in translations of the texts popular cults, including Falun gong, as well as scholarly interpretations of these phenomena. No prior knowledge of Chinese history, language, or literature is required.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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