Code：G2B45101 / Instructor：MORIYAMA Shinya
Course Description
Course format: Seminars.
Theme: Anti-natalism.
After the general introduction, we will focus on presenting and discussing each chapter of the textbook. A presenter and discussants will be assigned for each class (10 students in total). All other participants will be asked to write their opinions about the presentations and discussions on e-ALPS after each class. In other words, one out of every three classes has a presenter and a discussant. For more details, please carefully read the pre- and post-study contents and the notes on enrollment.
Keywords
Philosophy, comparative philosophy, buddha, Nietzsche, anti-natalism, group work
Course Plan
Class 1: Introduction: What is comparative philosophy?
Class 2: Guidance on how to present and deciding the order of the presentations
Class 3: Chapter 1 —“You must live""
Class 4: Chapter 2—“Is birth evil?"" (part 1)
Class 5: Chapter 2—“Is birth evil?"" (part 2)
Class 6: Chapter 3—“Schopenhauer's anti-natalism"" (part 1)
Class 7: Chapter 3—“Schopenhauer's anti-natalism"" (part 2)
Class 8: Chapter 4—“The reincarnating immortal atman"" (part 1)
Class 9: Chapter 4—“The reincarnating immortal atman"" (part 2)
Class 10: Chapter 5—“How did the Buddha think about birth?” (part 1)
Class 11: Chapter 5—“How did the Buddha think about birth?” (part 2)
Class 12: Chapter 6—“Nietzsche: Can you love the destiny you were born for?” (part 1)
Class 13: Chapter 6—“Nietzsche: Can you love the destiny you were born for?” (part 2)
Class 14: Chapter 7—“Affirming birth and philosophizing about life"" (part 1)
Class 15: Chapter 7—“Affirming birth and philosophizing about life"" (part 2); course survey
