PHIL 352 - South Asian Philosophies: Hinduism, Buddhism, & Islam

Credit Hours: 4
An intensive and extensive study of the history, beliefs, and practices of Hinduism, Indian Buddhism, Jainism, and Islam, as reflected in their canonical texts, with special reference to the Vedic scriptures, Upanishads, Bhagavad-Gita, early Buddhist sutras, and philosophical writings. The interplay between philosophical and theological concerns will be studied, and the contemporary relevance of the tradition will be examined. Students may receive credit for either course, but not both.