CLAS 0840 - Classical Philosophy of India

Institution:

Brown University

Subject:

Description:

An introduction to the classical traditions of philosophy in India. After presenting a general overview of this discourse and its basic Brahminic, Buddhist, and Jain branches, the course will examine selected traditions and themes from both the several schools concerned entirely with gaining ultimate beatitude (the Highest Good) (the schools known as Samkhya, Yoga, Theravada Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, Jainism, and Vedanta) and the schools that concentrate on issues of logic, metaphysics, and language and hermeneutics (Nyaya, Vai¿e¿ika, and Purva Mimamsa, respectively).

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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