CHI 450 - DAOISM

College of Arts & Sciences

Credit(s): 3

Interdisciplinary examination of the development of Daoism, China’s indigenous philosophical and religious tradition. Includes critical approaches to texts that are central to the doctrines, concepts, and practices of Daoism, and an assessment of its impact on Chinese art, poetry, fiction, and historical writing form all periods of Chinese history. This course will also offer a discussion of Daoism and its emergence in 20th century American culture and evaluate its impact and effects on North American pop culture, alternative culture, and new religious movements.

Prereq: CHI 330 or CHI 345 strongly recommended.