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PHIL318 Indian Metaphysics

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Online level Level B - Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
16 April 2008 18 April 2008 Optional
Supervised Exam June
Pre-requisites 12 cp in Philosophy
Co-requisites None
Restrictions PHIL 218, 418
Notes None
Combined Units PHIL418 - Indian Metaphysics
Coordinator(s) Peter Forrest (pforrest@une.edu.au)
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.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory

Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Philosophies of India
ISBN: 9780691017587
Zimmer, H.R., Princeton
Text For: Semester 1; On and Off Campus
Recommended Material
Optional
None
Disclaimer Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
   

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