Global History of Philosophy

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Students develop a historical understanding of the origin and evolution of major philosophical questions concerning ethics, knowledge, politics, aesthetics, metaphysics and religion from African, Chinese, Indian and Western Articulations. These diverse historical perspectives and topics provide an opportunity for students to question what it means to live a just and truthful life, generating the skills needed to rationally, civilly articulately consider and communicate their beliefs in our global world. 3 Lecture hours. Offered: Fall, Spring.