PHIL418 Indian Metaphysics
| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level B - Internet access required | |||||||||
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| Supervised Exam | June | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | candidature in a postgraduate award | |||||||||
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| Restrictions | PHIL 218, 318 | |||||||||
| Notes | None | |||||||||
| Combined Units |
PHIL318 - Indian Metaphysics |
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| 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. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Text(s):Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| 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. |