Course Details
Country:
Japan
Institution:
Nagoya University of Foreign Studies
Course Title:
Japan Studies 121 (Sociology)
Course Number:
JSC121
Course Description:
“What is Japanese Philosophy. Shinto, Bushido, and Japanese Philosophies (Appropriation of Buddhism and
Confucianism)” treats philosophical resources from the traditions of Japanese intellectual history: Buddhism,
Confucianism, Shinto and Native Studies.
“What is Japanese Philosophy. Modern Japanese Philosophies (Appropriation of Western Philosophy)” treats
philosophical resources from the traditions of Japanese intellectual history: Modern Academic Philosophy.
By making each theme of the 13 Lectures (Japan Studies 121) + 13 Lectures (Japan Studies 122) into sessions dedicated
to one philosopher, the arguments and positions of the respective philosophers to be clearer.
These 26 themes can be considered the fundamental paradigms of the Japanese tradition, enough so that if students can
understand them, they will have the background to read and understand a rich array of other Japanese philosophers.
Language:
Japanese
Approved Equivalent:
PHIL 100
Attachment Files:
Fall Syllabi_4.pdf
