REL 3430 - Philosophies of India

(3) Credit Hours

A survey of the philosophical traditions of the Indian subcontinent focusing on classical traditions, especially orthodox Brahmanical (Hindu) schools such as Nyāya, Yoga, and Vedānta as well as heterodox schools such as Buddhism, Jainism, and materialism. Some coverage of contemporary Indian thought such as Gandhi, Ambedkar, feminism, and postcolonial theory. Topics may include the self, knowledge, skepticism, the nature of reality, ethics, rebirth, theism, atheism, happiness, and the meaning of life. May be registered as PHIL 3430. No credit in both REL 3430 and PHIL 3430.