Intercultural Philosophy East-West
undergraduate
undergraduate
The primary objective of this course is to enhance students’ comprehensive understanding and interpretation of cultural practices and values from an intercultural viewpoint, with a particular focus on East-West perspectives. Students will pursue this goal through research, writing, critical analysis, collaborative discussion, lecture note-taking, and oral presentations. The curriculum will cover the works of key theorists and examine specific cultural practices. There is no prescribed textbook; instead, all learning materials, including extracts from relevant publications, will be distributed at the start of each class.
Additionally, the course aims to further develop students’ academic and English language skills to a high standard, specifically in the areas of research, writing, critical thinking, group discussion, and oral presentation.
Classes will incorporate both lecture-based presentations and group discussions. Students will undertake two homework essays, a final in-class examination, and a term paper, providing opportunities to practise writing rigourous and critical academic essays that engage with pertinent intercultural issues. Oral presentations will help students develop their ability to communicate with clarity, coherence and precision.
Lectures
Introduction to the course. Various cultures, various worlds.
East Asian cultures: From India to China
Japanese aesthetics: An introduction
Western cultural expressions: Art and judgments
East Asian cultures: Taoism and creativity
Western cultural expressions: The idea of form
East Asian cultures: Zen Buddhism and art
Western cultural expressions: The truth of art
East Asian cultures: Contemporary values
Western cultural expressions: Contemporary practices
Students’ presentations + discussions
Students’ presentations + discussions
Students’ presentations + discussions
Students’ presentations + discussions
Final in-class exam
Sources:
Kelly, M. ed. (1998) The Encyclopedia of Aesthetics, Oxford: Oxford University Press
Koller, J.M. (2007) Asian Philosophies, New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
Hume, N. G. ed. (1995) Japanese Aesthetics and Culture, Albany: SUNY Press.
Chang Chung-yuan (1963) Creativity and Taoism, New York: Harper & Row.
Rajeshwari Ghose & al (1999) In the Footsteps of the Buddha: An Iconic Journey from India to China, Hong Kong: Odyssey Publications.
Cazeaux, C. ed. (2000) The Continental Aesthetics Reader, London: Routledge.
Kant, I. (1928) The Critique of Judgement, Oxford: Clarendon Press.
Bell, C. (1913) Art, NewYork: Frederick A. Stokes.
Heidegger, M. (1971) Poetry, Language, Thought, New York: Harper and Row.
Derrida, J. (1987) The Truth in Painting, Chicago: Chicago University Press.