Buddhism and Science

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

An introduction to interdisciplinary research on Buddhism and science. Topics to be considered may include the rise of Contemplative Science as a field; contemporary methods for studying types of meditation; how research on contemplative practices is influenced by philosophical, feminist, and queer studies work on consciousness, self, and embodiment; the global commodification of “spiritual” practices; and the impact of Buddhist social justice movements on the field.