Daoism. 3 credits

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Daoism is one of the most influential philosophical and spiritual traditions in East Asia and especially in China. This course explores philosophical ideas, spiritual orientation, religious practice, and social and political values in Daoist tradition reading classic Daoist texts including Dao De Jing, Chuang-tzu, and other sources. Students will analyze Daoism in light of comparative and cross-cultural studies for global understanding of issues on concepts of nature, human nature, and good and evil. Offered by Religious Studies . Limited to three attempts.