PHIL311  - Studies in Japanese Thought

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This course is an introduction to the Japanese philosophical tradition. Zen Buddhist teachings will be examined through two quite different but equally representative schools: "zazen" - sitting in meditation, and "koan" - Zen riddles. The Bushido or Samurai teachings will also be examined. Modern translations and commentaries of the classical texts will be used.

 

Prerequisites

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Corequisites

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Schedule of Classes

Registration Dates Course Dates Session
09/26/11 - 02/26/12 03/05/12 - 04/29/12 Winter 2012 Session D - 8 Week session
12/26/11 - 05/27/12 06/04/12 - 07/29/12 Spring 2012 Session D - 8 Week session

Course Materials

Book Title: Stateside & Canadian Students: The e-book is available via the Online Library and the access information is provided in the classroom. If you wish to purchase the hard copy text, you may do so through the bookseller of your choice.
ISBN: Online Library E-book Note
Publication Info: N/A
Author: N/A
Unit Cost: N/A

Book Title: Moon in a Dewdrop, Writings of Zen Master Dogen
ISBN: 086547186X
Publication Info: North Point Press, 1985
Author: Tanahashi, ed
Unit Cost: $11.75

Book Title: The Zen Master Hakuin: Selected Writings-E-book available in the APUS Online Library
ISBN: 0231060416
Publication Info: Columbia University Press, 1971
Author: Yampolsky,trans
Unit Cost: $32.25

Book Title: Code of the Samurai
ISBN: 0804831904
Publication Info: Tuttle Publishing, 1999
Author: Cleary, trans
Unit Cost: $10.50

Book Title: Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers
ISBN: 1880656124
Publication Info: Stone Bridge Press, 1994
Author: Koren, L
Unit Cost: $11.25

 
 
 

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