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Topics in Asian Philosophy (PHIL40014)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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This subject asks students to engage with the thought of some of the great Asian philosophers and their commentators, understanding them, and developing their own ideas in response. The topics discussed will involve some of the following: metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, and history of philosophy, within the Asian traditions. On completion of the subject, students should have developed a sound understanding of the particular topic for that year, including a grasp of any primary texts used (in translation), and some of the secondary literature on these. They should be able to explain and evaluate the ideas concerned, and to articulate their own positions on the matters covered.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- interpret primary textual material;
- explain the ideas involved clearly in their own terms;
- evaluate the ideas involved;
- develop and defend their own ideas on the topics concerned.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A 5000-word research essay, due approximately 1 month after the end of teaching (100%)
Hurdle Requirement:
- Students are required to attend a minimum of 75% of classes in order to pass this subject.
- All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Note: Regular participation in class is required. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is for students admitted to fourth year Honours or the Graduate Diploma (Advanced) in the discipline of Philosophy.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
To be advised by the subject coordinator.
Recommended texts and other resources
Asian philosophical traditions are rich and varied:- Hindu, Buddhist (Indian and Chinese), Confucian, Daoist. There is no appropriate portmanteau book at this level. Particular texts will be set depending on the topic or topics covered that year.
- Subject notes
This subject is devoted to a study of some aspect or aspects of one or more Asian philosophies. These may change from year to year, depending on the interests of students and staff.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Philosophy Specialisation (formal) Philosophy Specialisation (formal) Philosophy Specialisation (formal) Graduate Certificate in Arts - Philosophy Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) - Philosophy Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Philosophy Specialisation (formal) Graduate Diploma in Arts - Philosophy Informal specialisation Philosophy Specialisation (formal) Philosophy - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022