PHIL 1290 — Chinese Philosophy and Religion
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath ERNUpath ICtypical days: TBostonTraditional
Surveys the origins and development of the indigenous religious traditions of China, from the oracle bone divinations of the Shang Dynasty to the philosophical and religious traditions of Confucianism, Mohism, Yangism, Daoism, and Legalism. Identifies and elucidates those elements of ancient Chinese thought that have had the most lasting influence on the Chinese ethos and worldview. Studies the foundational texts of ancient China and also examines the relevant practices that helped to define the various traditions of thought. Focuses on how religious and philosophical ideas influenced the larger culture of Chinese life in regard to the arts, medicine, the social order, and government.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 14 | 28 | 50% | 14.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 23 | 40 | 57% | 17.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 100% · W 0% · Th 0% · F 38%
Common patterns: T (62% of sections), TF (38% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Mark Wells (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
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