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), Nietzche, and Zhuangzi (Chuang-tzu). Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 470 or ASIA 470. Equivalency: ASIA 470