Eastern Philosophy and Religion
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Overview
Subject area
HUP
Catalog Number
121
Course Title
Eastern Philosophy and Religion
Department(s)
Description
This course will introduce the student to Eastern philosophies through an historical and cultural perspective. Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Jainism, Sikhism, Shintoism and Sufism will be among the topics covered in this course. Students will work through several texts and selected readings from primary sources for each philosophy in order to gain an understanding of the doctrines, values, metaphysics and epistemology of various Eastern philosophies.CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-World Cultures & Global Issues
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate LaGuardia CC
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
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