Introduction to Global Philosophy
This course examines and compares different approaches to philosophy from across the globe, including Indian, Chinese, African, Islamic, Judaic, and European traditions. Topics may include: the nature of the self and reality, the foundations and limits of human knowledge, the role of the individual in the political community, the basic principles of ethics, and the meaning of life as a whole. 听The course offers practice in inquisitive and meaningful conversations, as well as the opportunity to cultivate an appreciation for the open-endedness of philosophical inquiry.
Arts & Sciences Gen Ed: Arts & Humanities
3 credit hours