UNSW Handbook Course - Introduction to Chinese Philosophy

Introduction to Chinese Philosophy - PHIL2519


	Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
	School: School of Philosophy
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	Contact Hours per Week: 3
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Prerequisite: 6 units of credit in level 1 Philosophy and 36 units of credit overall; Excluded: PHIL2520.
	Offered: To be advised
	Fee Band: 1

Description

Confucianism and Taoism are the two most influential philosophies originating from China. Examines the two traditions, set against a backdrop of other schools of thought such as Mohism, Legalism and Chinese Buddhism. This course involves close readings of the relevant primary texts. Students will be taught to read these texts. No previous knowledge of Chinese culture or language is assumed.

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