Browse Hierarchy PHIL4006: Eastern Religious Philosophies

This module provides a foundation in the philosophical foundations of religious traditions. It is designed to introduce students to the variety of philosophical and religious approaches to universal issues of what is to be human. Indicative examples of specific religious approaches to key themes in religion and philosophy are introduced. The module is designed to enable students to unpick some of the categories and structures of the scholarly study of religion and global philosophies of religion. Equally, perspectives of insiders are considered in the construction of normative accounts of what is defined as a religion. The module is also designed to support students in academic writing, research and skills related to effective presentation of their ideas.