Legacy Course Catalog
PHIL P334 - Buddhist Philosophy
| Effectivity: | 01/08/2007 - Fall 2007 *** @ IU IUPUI Traditional |
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| Credits: | 3 |
| Instructional Types: | Lec |
| Usually Offered: | fal spr sum |
| Short Title: | Buddhist Philos |
| Description: | In this course we will examine the basic concepts of early Buddhist philosophy and their subsequent development in various Buddhist schools. Although the Three Refuges - The Buddha, the Dharma (teaching), and the Sangha (Buddhist community) serve the common foundation for all Buddhist traditions, we will focus primarily on the Dharma. Specifically, we will examine its philosophical development and interpretation in the Theravadin Abhidharma; the Mahayanan Prajnaparamita and the Ch'an/Zin traditions; and the Vajrayana of Tibet. And finally we will explore some of the practical applications and implications of the Buddhist theory of impermanence and interdependence for the contemporary obsession with the ownership and consumption of goods. In so doing, we will ponder the Buddha's observation that: "Contentment is the greatest wealth." |
| Department: | Iupui Courses |
| Credit By Exam: | NO |
| Repeatable Flag: | NO |
| Temporary Flag: | NO |
| Full Time Privilege Flag: | NO |
| Honors Flag: | NO |
| Variable Title Flag: | NO |
Fall 2007 *** indicates the course was still an active course and was transferred to the Banner Catalog effective Spring 2008. This course was not expired Fall 2007.
