PHIL 106 - World Philosophy

Institution:

Coastal Carolina University

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

(3 credits) This course is an introduction to philosophical traditions outside of the European canon. Students explore various Non-European approaches to philosophical problems and compare these with each other and with European approaches. Texts may include ancient, modern, or contemporary writing from African, Asian, Native American, and European philosophers. Topics may include personal identity, life after death, how we ought to act, what constitutes a good human life, the nature of reality, and what we can know. The overarching goals of this course are for students to study some of the "big questions" in philosophy from a non-Eurocentric approach and to learn about similarities and differences in philosophical views across world traditions. Offered as needed

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Department: Philosophy and Religion; CEEB: 5837;

Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.coastal.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 347-3161

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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