FYSP 158 - Daoism

This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
East Asian Studies
Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 4 Hours
Attribute: 4 HU, CD, WRi

An exploration of Daoist themes and motifs based on its philosophical classics and religious traditions. The philosophical texts include the Daodejing (Laozi), the Zhuangzi, and the Liezi. In addition, Daoism’s extensive mythology, complex pantheon, ideal of personal transformation, array of physical and religious practices, and distinctive life-style will be explored in their cultural and historical context.
Enrollment Limit: 14
Instructor: J. Dobbins
Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes