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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2025
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ASIA 302 001 (CRN: 14552)
ASIAN PHILOSOPHY IN CONTEXT
Long Title: ASIAN PHILOSOPHY IN CONTEXT
Department: Asian Studies
Instructor: Huntington, Eric
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM MW (25-AUG-2025 - 5-DEC-2025)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Analyzing Diversity: Yes
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 30
Section Enrolled: 4
Enrollment data as of: 15-DEC-2025 3:44AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
15-DEC-2025
7:00PM - 10:00PM M
Description: This course explores key topics of philosophy, such as existence, the self, language, cognition, social values, and environmental ethics, in traditions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Daoism, and Confucianism. Emphasis is placed on how philosophy changes over time and is applied to diverse real-world agendas.