FYS 1129 - Close Encounters: Merging Worlds

Credits: 4
How do we encounter humans, animals, nature, spirits, aliens and the divine? Why and how do we categorize humans who think differently about religion, culture, gender and sexuality as Other? How are these encounters influenced by our concepts of truth, culture, nationality and technology? These and other questions will set the parameters for an examination of philosophical ideas and practices from a wide variety of traditions including Native American, Ancient Greek, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian and Islamic cultures. Philosophers throughout the ages analyzed the interconnections of our perception of the cosmos and encounters with others. Following in their concepts and meditations can help us better understand ourselves and others.
McDaniel Plan: First-Year Seminar