- Level Foundation
- المدة 12 ساعات hours
- الطبع بواسطة Sungkyunkwan University
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Offered by
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This course will give you the cultural and historical background to begin your journey into Korean philosophy, and there is no prerequisite knowledge on philosophy required. Anybody who either has an interest in Korean culture, maybe through K-Dramas or K-pop, or an interest in philosophy from a cross-cultural perspective, are all welcome. Despite the growing interest in Korean culture, there are few courses which explore the fascinating topic of Korean philosophy. On this course, you’ll be introduced to concepts in Korean philosophy through an exploration of the Korean language, culture and perspective. The Korean cultural, social, and political environment has informed and transformed the intellectual assets of China and the West. You’ll explore the creative tensions that Koreans have experienced, and broaden your worldview as you discover a new philosophical approach.الوحدات
Welcome to Introduction to Korean Philosophy and Culture!
1
Discussions
- Self-Introduction
2
Videos
- Welcome from SKKU
- Course overview
1
Readings
- Course introduction
Lesson 1: Is there such a thing as Korean Philosophy?
2
Videos
- What makes up a philosophy?
- [+] Universality and particularity
Lesson 2: Western vs East Asian Philosophy
2
Videos
- Western philosophy meets East Asian philosophy
- [+] From Philosophy to cross-cultural philosophies
Lesson 3: Chinese vs Korean Philosophy within the East Asian Sphere
2
Videos
- Chinese vs Korean philosophy
- [+] The introduction of Chinese characters (Hanja) into Korea
Lesson 4: Conclusion
1
Assignment
- What have you learnt this week?
1
Discussions
- Diversity in philosophy
1
Videos
- Revisiting the content for week 1
1
Readings
- Reading materials for week 1
Lesson 1: Innovating on your Influences
3
Videos
- Influence and innovation
- [+] Adaptive and disruptive innovation across cultural boundaries
- [+] The influence of Confucianism on Korean traditional thought
Lesson 2: Adapting from your Influences: Sungkyun, an Educational Ideal
2
Videos
- Sungkyun, “Learning to be a better person”
- [+] The meaning of Sungkyun
Lesson 3: Disrupting Status Quo: Hangeul, the Korean Alphabet
3
Videos
- Hangeul, the Korean alphabet
- [+] Writing systems before Hangeul
- [+] Three important ingredients of Hangeul
Lesson 4: Conclusion
1
Assignment
- What have you learnt this week?
1
Discussions
- Let’s think of 'Cultural innovations’ in your culture!
1
Videos
- Revisiting the content for week 2
1
Readings
- Reading materials for week 2
Lesson 1: Reconciling Reason and Emotion
2
Videos
- Affectionate Koreans vs argumentative Koreans
- [+] Reason and emotion in the East and West
Lesson 2: The Four-Seven Debate in Korean Philosophy
1
Discussions
- The Four-Seven debate, which side do you agree with?
3
Videos
- The Four-Seven debate
- [+] The history of Neo-Confucianism
- [+] More details on the Four-Seven debate
Lesson 3: The Horak Debate in Korean Philosophy
1
Discussions
- The Horak debate, which side do you agree with?
2
Videos
- The Horak debate
- [+] More details on the Horak debate
Lesson 4: Conclusion
1
Assignment
- What have you learnt this week?
1
Videos
- Revisiting the content for week 3
1
Readings
- Reading materials for week 3
Lesson 1: Maum, Mind or Heart?
1
Videos
- [*] Zoom on Maum, mind or heart?
Lesson 2: Korean Philosophy’s Unique Perspective on the World
2
Videos
- Recap on the topics discussed so far
- [+] Resistance to dichotomy in the Korean language
Lesson 3: Chunking Yourself and the World Differently
1
Assignment
- What have you learnt this week?
2
Videos
- Different chunking through the Uri-self
- [+] A closer look at Uri
Lesson 4: Conclusion
2
Videos
- More tips for Korean philosophy
- Revisiting the content for week 4
1
Readings
- Reading materials for week 4
Congratulations on completing your first step into Korean Philosophy!
1
Assignment
- [Final Test] What have you learnt in this course?
1
Peer Review
- The Korean way of thought in contemporary culture
1
Discussions
- Congratulations on completing your first steps into Korean philosophy!
1
Videos
- Continuing your journey in Korean philosophy
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"Introduction to Korean Philosophy and Culture" is a foundational course offered by Coursera, designed for those interested in Korean culture and philosophy. This 720-minute course delves into Korean philosophical concepts through language and cultural exploration. Ideal for K-Drama, K-pop enthusiasts, or anyone keen on cross-cultural philosophy, it offers a unique perspective on Korea's influence on global intellectual assets. No prior philosophy knowledge is needed, making it accessible to all. Available through a Starter subscription, it's perfect for broadening your worldview.

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