AI 373 - Thinking Across Cultures

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DePaul University

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In a certain sense, everyone is a philosopher. Yet too few people study philosophy itself to bring out their hidden philosopher. In this course, we will examine original writings to see how great minds from other cultures look at the human condition. This course emphasizes critical reading and conversation. Our range of study will be extensive, for example, Ewe and Swahili proverbs from Africa, al-Farabi and Bahya from West Asia, the Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita from South Asia, and Confucius and Lao Tzu from East Asia. To facilitate their active participation in class discussions, students will prepare microthemes, brief reflections on the study assignments. Pre-'99 Competencies: AL-5, AL-C, HC-C. Faculty: Patrick J. Keleher, Jr.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.depaul.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 362-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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