PHIL0320A-S15
Seminar in Buddhist Philosophy
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Seminar in Buddhist Philosophy: Yogacara Depth Psychology and Philosophy of Mind
In this seminar we will survey the basic ideas of Yogacara Buddhism (4-6th c. CE), one of two major schools of Indian Buddhism, in relation to cognitive science and philosophy of mind. We will examine these ideas historically, philosophically and comparatively. We focus on the Yogacara analyses of the largely unconscious ‘construction of reality’ and its systematic deconstruction through forms of analytic meditation. We will read primary and secondary texts on Indian Buddhism and texts espousing similar ideas in modern philosophy and the social and cognitive sciences. (one course on philosophy or RELI 0120, RELI 0220, RELI 0223, RELI 0224, RELI 0225, RELI 0226, RELI 0227or RELI 0228.) 3 hrs. sem.
In this seminar we will survey the basic ideas of Yogacara Buddhism (4-6th c. CE), one of two major schools of Indian Buddhism, in relation to cognitive science and philosophy of mind. We will examine these ideas historically, philosophically and comparatively. We focus on the Yogacara analyses of the largely unconscious ‘construction of reality’ and its systematic deconstruction through forms of analytic meditation. We will read primary and secondary texts on Indian Buddhism and texts espousing similar ideas in modern philosophy and the social and cognitive sciences. (one course on philosophy or RELI 0120, RELI 0220, RELI 0223, RELI 0224, RELI 0225, RELI 0226, RELI 0227or RELI 0228.) 3 hrs. sem.
- Term:
- Spring 2015
- Location:
- Munroe Hall 405(MNR 405)
- Schedule:
- 1:45pm-2:35pm on Wednesday at MNR 405 (Feb 9, 2015 to May 11, 2015)
7:30pm-9:30pm on Monday at MNR 401 (Feb 9, 2015 to May 11, 2015) - Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- William Waldron
- Subject:
- Philosophy
- Department:
- Philosophy
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL PHL
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- RELI0320A-S15 *
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22362
- Subject Code:
- PHIL
- Course Number:
- 0320
- Section Identifier:
- A