PL 2074 - Asian Philosophy

Institution:

Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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Description:

Addresses the fundamental questions of philosophy (What is real? What is good? How do we know?) by considering the answers given by philosophers from India, China and Japan. Philosophy in Asia has not been viewed as an abstract academic subject with little or no relevance to daily life. Rather, it has been seen as one of life's most basic and most important enterprises. It is seen as essential to overcoming suffering and improving the quality of human life. There are no rigid distinctions between philosophy and religion in Asian thought. The class examines the Asian philosophical tradition in an attempt to understand both its historical importance and its relevance to society today. Prerequisite: none.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.poly.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 260-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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