AS 150.122 - Classical Indian Philosophy

Institution:

Johns Hopkins University

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Description:

What is the nature of reality? What is the mind? What is the meaning of life? What is the good life? How ought we to live? In this course, we will explore how some of the better known philosophical systems of India have attempted to answer these most central philosophical questions. We will focus on the following systems: Nyaya, Samkhya-Yoga, Vedanta, Buddhism, Carvaka and Jainism.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.jhu.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 516-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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