Module Details

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Title SUBSTANCE AND PROCESS IN INDIAN METAPHYSICS
Code PHIL726
Coordinator Dr CJ Bartley
Philosophy
C.J.Bartley@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

This module aims to; explore the philosophy of Classical India considered as a dialogue between Buddhist and Brahminical thinkers, investigate what is distinctive about these Indian approaches and compare and contrast them with Western philosophical counterparts on matters of metaphysics, ethics and philosophy of religion.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will be able to identify and evaluate key philosophical commitments in Classical Indian thought.

(LO2) Students will be able to contrast and compare some important Western and non-Western philosophical ideas and assumptions

(LO3) Students will gain an insight into researching non-Western philosophical theories and arguments

(LO4) Students will be able to contextualise information about the Indian worldviews they consider

(LO5) Students will gain an appreciation of the particularity of Western philosophical theory and assumptions

(S1) Confidence in considering unfamiliar ideas

(S2) Ability to understand some non-Western texts

(S3) Ability to research a philosophical topic

(S4) Ability to compare and evaluate philosophical ideas from different cultures

(S5) Ability to articulate and critically discuss philosophical ideas and arguments


Syllabus

 

Indicative syllabus:
1. Hinduism and Buddhism
2. Buddhist fundamentals
3. Abhidharma Buddhism
4. Madhyamaka Buddhism
5. Buddhist Representationalism: Dignaga and Dharmakirti
6. INDEPENDENT STUDY WEEK :  no lectures or seminars in Philosophy
7. B uddhist Idealism
8. Purva-Mimamsa & Vedanta
9. Monistic Vedanta: metaphysics and gnosis
10. Theistic Vedanta: metaphysics and devotion
11. Nyaya & Vaisheshika
12. Philosophies of Shiva cults in Kashmir


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Seminar
Description: Seminar discussion of selected texts
Attendance Recorded: Yes


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   11

        11
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 139
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Essay There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  3,000 words    100       

Recommended Texts

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