Intro to Buddhist Philosophy

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

Philosophy 171 is an introduction to Buddhist philosophy, which will focus on some of the intriguing positions in metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics that have been developed by Buddhist philosophers. The issues that will be addressed are likely to include Buddhist approaches to human psychology, as well as arguments regarding the causes of individual and collective discomfort, the pursuit of selflessness, and the cultivation of care and lovingkindness. Readings will typically include pre-modern and contemporary philosophical authors. However, reading lists and specific topics will vary from semester to semester and from instructor to instructor, as will the required work and expectations. Please consult the syllabi posted online by individual instructors for more detail.