Courses & Units

Buddhist Philosophy HPA319

Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

Introduces students to the principal traditions of Buddhist philosophy. The unit begins with an examination of the discourses of the Buddha in the Pali tradition and an examination of the common core of all Buddhist philosophical schools. It then studies the Mahayana tradition, with attention both to Buddhist analyses of the nature of phenomena and to Buddhist moral theory.

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?
Delivered By	Delivered wholly by the provider
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1	On-Campus	Off-Campus	International International	Domestic Domestic
Launceston	Semester 1	On-Campus		International	Domestic

Key

: On-campus
: Off-Campus
: International students
: Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2021	23/3/2021	12/4/2021	30/5/2021

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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
091701	$1,812.00	$850.00	not applicable	$1,812.50

Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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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

Assessment	Test or quiz (15%)\|Examination - take home (35%)\|Peer based assessments (15%)\|Essay (35%)
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Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

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