REL200 — Asian Mysticism
REL 200 - Asian Mysticism REL 200 - Asian Mysticism Description: Fundamental theories of Indian, Chinese, and Japanese metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics. Exploration of the mystical traditions and spiritual practices of yoga and meditation in the Asian traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoisim. Reading Proficiency. General Education Competency: Written Communication; Diversity Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Course Content: Introduction to Eastern conceptions of philosophy and metaphysics and comparison with the Western philosophical tradition General features, historical developments, and practices of Chinese philosophy, including Confucianism and Taoism General features, historical developments, and practices of Indian philosophy, including Samkyha, Yoga, Nyaya, Mimamsa, Vedanta, Jain Hinduism, and Buddhism General features, historical developments, and practices of Japanese philosophy, including Shinto, Confucianism, and Zen The nature of the self, reality, knowledge, morality, and beauty The nature and purpose of meditation Learning
Prerequisites: ENG101, ENG101H