RELI0320A-S20
Seminar in Buddhist Philosophy
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 PHIL course or RELI 0120, RELI 0121, RELI 0122, or RELI 209) 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 PHIL course or RELI 0120, RELI 0121, RELI 0122, or RELI 209) 3 hrs. sem.
- Term:
- Spring 2020
- Location:
- 75 Shannon Street 203(75SHS 203)
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-2:20pm on Thursday at 75SHS 203 (Feb 10, 2020 to May 11, 2020)
7:30pm-9:30pm on Tuesday at 75SHS 206 (Feb 10, 2020 to May 11, 2020) - Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- William Waldron
- Subject:
- Religion
- Department:
- Religion
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL CMP PHL
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- PHIL0320A-S20
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22353
- Subject Code:
- RELI
- Course Number:
- 0320
- Section Identifier:
- A