PHL 166 - Indian Philosophy

Course Units: 1

(Spring; Nowakowski) An introductory survey of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Carvaka. Over the centuries, Indian philosophers inquired into the nature of reality and mind, debated epistemological issues concerning the criteria for valid knowledge, proposed paths for attaining spiritual liberation, and developed social theories for the welfare of people. Methods used by Indian philosophers include meditation, yoga, reasoning, logic, debate and observation. Some of these methods will be explored in class. CC: HUM, LCC