PHIL 2115 - Asian Philosophy

Institution:

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

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Description:

3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This introductory course explores Asian philosophies, including Chinese, Indian, Buddhist, Southeast Asian and Japanese. Students will cover logic, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy and religion, mind-body dualism, freedom and determinism, and language in a topical fashion, highlighting major historical figures and movements and their interaction with the contemporary landscape of Asian philosophy. Students will be required to demonstrate knowledge of these topics, skillful philosophical writing and dialogue, and a specialized understanding of one philosopher or topic of their choice. Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 6 and 8. Prerequisite: One course from the MnTC Goal Area 1.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.minneapolis.edu

Phone Number:

(612) 659-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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