Each time this course is offered it covers one specific area of philosophy or one particular philosopher in a seminar format. The course is particularly recommended for those students who wish to develop their skills in careful reading, discussion and debate, and analysis to a high level. The skill cultivated in this course gives students an advantage when it comes to any kind of learning at university (and beyond). The course may be repeated for credit under different topics.
Philosophy students and others interested in gaining a direct intensive exposure to Asian culture and philosophy will be interested in participating in this course. Each summer one of the faculty in the philosophy program takes a group of students into a particular Asian country of choice. At this time, destination of this course is planned to be either India, Tibet, China, or Japan. This course is invaluable for students who are specializing in Asian philosophy, though anyone could benefit from this unique opportunity to gain a direct encounter with one of these countries under the guidance of an expert in the culture and religion/philosophy of that particular country.
This Course examines the various approaches to philosophy found in Micronesia. Philosophy is framed by historical and cultural conditions. This course will explicate the meaning and significance of philosophical wisdom for the dominant cultures, past and present, in Micronesia. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.