PHIL318 Indian Metaphysics
Updated: 12 December 2006| Credit Points | 6 | ||||||||
| Offering | Not offered in 2007 | ||||||||
| Online level | Level A - Internet access required | ||||||||
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| Supervised Exam | November | ||||||||
| Pre-requisites | 12 cp in Philosophy | ||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||||
| Restrictions | PHIL 218, 418 | ||||||||
| Notes | None | ||||||||
| Combined Units |
PHIL418 - Indian Metaphysics |
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| Coordinator(s) | N/A | ||||||||
| Unit Description |
The aim of this unit is to understand and assess some of the metaphysical claims central to Hinduism and Buddhism. The approach will be philosophical rather than sociological or historical. Topics will include reincarnation, karma, atman, brahman and maya. The various schools of Indian philosophy will be discussed, and there will be an introduction to non-Indian Buddhism. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | ||||||||
| Recommended Material Optional |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | ||||||||
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |