RELIGIOUS STUDIES 367 - Self,Society,and Nature in Chinese and Japanese Religions. Fall 2008

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Franklin and Marshall College

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A thematic exploration of self, society, nature, and their inter-relationships as conceived in Chinese and Japanese religions, especially Daoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Addresses these issues through translations of classical Chinese and Japanese texts and examines how these themes play out in a number of historical periods. We will end with some examples of recent East Asian concepts and practices embody certain themes in ancient traditions while adapting to the unique challenges of modernity. McMahan

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.FANDM.EDU

Phone Number:

(717) 291-3911

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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