Courses & Units

Buddhist Philosophy 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 College of Arts, Law and Education
School of Humanities
Discipline Philosophy and Gender Studies
Coordinator Doctor Sonam Thakchoe
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

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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

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
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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 or equivalent (1.5 hours) and weekly tutorial (1.5 hours). 

Off Campus
Weekly online lectures or equivalent (1.5 hours) and weekly participation in online discussions

AssessmentOnline quizzes (10%)|Tutorial or online discussion (10%)|Major assignment (40%)|Take home exam (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

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