Comparative Conceptions of the Self

3 credits

Ways in which the self has been portrayed in eastern and western religious traditions. Thinkers to be considered include Aristotle, Mencius, Freud, Xunzi (Hsn-tzu), Nietzsche, and Zhuangzi (Chuang-tzu). Credit will be granted for only one of ASIA_V 470 or PHIL_V 470. Equivalency: PHIL_V 470.