Философия и общество стран Азии

Бакалавриат 2025/2026

Статус: Курс обязательный (Программа двух дипломов НИУ ВШЭ и Университета Кёнхи «Экономика и политика в Азии»)

Где читается: Факультет мировой экономики и мировой политики

Когда читается: 3-й курс, 1, 2 модуль

Онлайн-часы: 20

Охват аудитории: для своего кампуса

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 4

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Abstract

This course will provide a broad overview of Asian philosophies. The course will introduce the student to a wide range of important philosophical texts. Through reading these key philosophical texts, learning a number of central philosophical terms, and thinking about the crucial philosophical questions, this course aims to provide a good understanding of Asian philosophies and society.

Learning Objectives

Gain understanding of how philosophical teachings have been so influential in shaping the development of the cultures of East Asia

Expected Learning Outcomes

Student will be able to give a comprehensive overview of Christianity in East Asia
Student will be able to give a comprehensive overview of Shinto in Japan
Student will be able to give a comprehensive overview of the Juche ideology in North Korea
Student will be able to give a comprehensive overview of the main branches of Buddhism in China
Student will be able to give a comprehensive overview of the main branches of Buddhism in Japan
Student will be able to give a comprehensive overview of the main branches of Buddhism in Korea
Student will be able to give a comprehensive overview of the main branches of Confucianism in China
Student will be able to give a comprehensive overview of the main branches of Daoism in China
Student will be able to give a comprehensive overview of the main branches of Neo-Confucianism in China

Course Contents

Confucianism
Daoism
Chinese Buddhism
Neo-Confucianism
Shinto
Japanese Buddhism
Korean Buddhism
Juche
Christianity in East Asia

Assessment Elements

Quiz
Mid-term exam (1 module)
The midterm exam will be administered during week 8. It will cover the background material from week first to week seven of the course. The midterm exam will consist primarily of multiple-choice, identification, and short answers. The test will be worth 15% of your course grade.
Attendance (1&2 modules)
Final exam
Participation during in-class activities

Interim Assessment

2025/2026 2nd module
0.1 * Attendance (1&2 modules) + 0.5 * Final exam + 0.1 * Mid-term exam (1 module) + 0.1 * Mid-term exam (1 module) + 0.1 * Participation during in-class activities + 0.1 * Quiz

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Welter, A., & Newmark, J. (2017). Religion, Culture, and the Public Sphere in China and Japan. Singapore: Palgrave Macmillan. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1333900

Recommended Additional Bibliography

9781317815785 - Hu, Ruihua; Hua, Shiping - East Asian Development Model : Twenty-first Century Perspectives - 2015 - Routledge - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=928890 - nlebk - 928890
Baker, D. (2008). Korean Spirituality. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=236717

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