Introduction to World Philosophies (2023/2024: Semester 1 – Fall)

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Cursusdoel

After completing this course students are able to:
  1. students have developed analytic skills in close reading of primary texts from different philosophical traditions: they are able to single out fundamental assumptions, definitions of words, different types of arguments offered to reach a certain conclusion or to reject a conclusion given by other philosophers. (Assessment: online discussion, class discussion, papers, final assignment)
  2. students are able to articulate, orally and in writing, their understanding of extracts from primary texts. (Assessment: online discussion, class discussion, papers, final assignment, dialogues)
  3. students are able to recognize the most important philosophical questions, especially ‘what is real?’, ‘what is a human being?’, ‘what can I know?’ and ‘what should I do?’; to understand what these questions mean and how philosophers from the Chinese, Indian, Japanese and Western philosophical traditions answered them. (Assessment: online discussion, class discussion, final assignment, dialogues)
  4. students are familiar with some developments of fundamental answers within the selected traditions. (Assessment: online discussion, class discussion, papers, final assignment)
  5. students might use the skills learned by analyzing philosophical text in other areas of their studies and their lives. The philosophical training —recognizing definitions, drawing distinctions between what might look the same (e.g. two definitions of the word ‘freedom’), recognizing hidden assumptions, coupled with the acquaintance with many different worldviews— might make them become more aware thinkers and citizens, capable of transferring clarity and capacity to look at an issue from different frameworks to whatever endeavor they will embark on (online and class discussion, reflections)
Relationship between assessment and learning goals:
  • Description of assignment Weight Refers to which course aim?
    1. Paper 1
    2. Paper 2
    3. Final assignment
    4. Discussion board etc (reflections, dialogues, peer feedback)    		 25%
    25%
    25%
    25%
    		 1,2,4
    1,2,4
    1,2,3,4
    1,2,3,4,5

Vakinhoudelijk

Throughout human history, all societies have been confronted with questions about the world, themselves and others. These questions arise at various stages in the development of civilizations, but once asked, persist throughout time. In this respect, philosophy should never be seen as a uniquely Western discipline, despite the Western tendency to view it as such. As David Cooper writes in World Philosophies: An Historical Introduction, “The great preponderance of histories of philosophy, many passing themselves off as ‘general’, deal only with Western thought. A few Arabs are sometimes included but, so to speak, as honorary Westerners ... Exclusion of the Indian, Chinese and Japanese contributions to philosophy was [once] forgivable, perhaps, [but] today…such an exclusion ought to seem absurd.” (Cooper: 2002, 1). This course attempts to redress this imbalance. Once made aware of the issue of Eurocentrism in intellectual history early in their philosophical education, students then explore the richness of non-Western philosophical inquiry more fully.

Format
Students read the assigned chapter in Cooper, along with the relevant original texts, prior to each class meeting. They should be prepared to discuss questions raised by the teachers. Each meeting consists of an explanatory lecture that introduces the various themes and topics covered in the course. Students then have the opportunity to raise their own questions and learn from each other. Due to the multi-cultural nature of the course content, students also receive instruction on various methods for comparing and contrasting the philosophical themes under discussion. Assignments include the careful reading and study of the course material, the preparation of papers, and active participation in discussions.

Werkvormen

UCU level 1HUM course

Toetsing

Discussion boards etc

Verplicht | Weging 25% | ECTS 1,88

Paper 1

Verplicht | Weging 25% | ECTS 1,88

Paper 2

Verplicht | Weging 25% | ECTS 1,88

*midterm FEEDBACK*

Niet verplicht

Final assignment

Verplicht | Weging 25% | ECTS 1,88

Ingangseisen en voorkennis

Ingangseisen

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Voorkennis

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Voertalen

  • Engels

Cursusmomenten

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Tentamens

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Verplicht materiaal

  • BOEK
    David E. Cooper, World Philosophies: An Historical Introduction. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell 2002; 2nd edition, ISBN-10: 0631232613, ISBN-13: 978-0631232612
  • READER
    reader, made available on Blackboard

Aanbevolen materiaal

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Coördinator

dr. C. Robbiano c.robbiano@uu.nl

Docenten

dr. C. Robbiano c.robbiano@uu.nl

Inschrijving

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