Buddhist Philosophy unit (HPA319)

Introduction

In this unit, we analyse Buddhist philosophy of mind (study about the nature of mind and consciousness), Buddhist epistemology (study about knowledge and how we can know), and Buddhist psychology (study of emotions, how we think, behave and feel), phenomenology (study of structures of consciousness and intentionality in human experience) and ethics and meditation (study of the role of mindfulness, attention, awareness etc). We will primarily look at Indian Buddhist and Tibetan Buddhist philosophical materials.

Summary

Unit name	Buddhist Philosophy
Unit code	HPA319
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	Philosophy
Coordinator	Doctor Richard Corry
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of the historical development, methodology and philosophical positions within a range of Buddhist philosophies.
• Critically analyse philosophical positions and arguments from a range of Buddhist Philosophical schools.
• Develop your own philosophical position, construct an argument to defend that position and to identify and address challenges to your own position.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing using philosophical language and academic style .

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any faculty

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

HPA219

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On Campus Weekly online lectures  (1.5 hours)  Weekly face-to-face tutorial (1.5 hours).  Online Weekly online lectures (equivalent to 1.5 hours) Weekly online discussions (equivalent to 1.5 hours)
Assessment	Online quizzes (10%)|Tutorial or online discussion (10%)|Major assignment (40%)|Take home exam (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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