Summary Discussion

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Summary Discussion

• Asian Religions
• Berger

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Traditions of Relevance

• Which philosophical / religious tradition we have
  studied this semester seems to you most relevant
  regarding the challenges faced by people in
  contemporary society? How so?
• Were there any traditions we studied this
  semester that you did not feel spoke to
  contemporary issues and concerns? Why not?

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Commonality and Difference

• Which traditions we have studied this semester
  exhibit some compelling similarities with
  traditions of your own background or with which
  you are familiar? What are these similarities?
• Which traditions exhibit some of the greatest
  differences with traditions you are more familiar
  with? Are these differences positive or negative?

4
India / China

• What do you think were the most striking
  differences between ideas and values of Hinduism
  and Indian Buddhism and those of Confucianism and
  Taoism?

5
Your Own Questions

• Do you have any questions about the course
  materials or questions about Asia in general that
  you would like to ask?

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For Next Class

• Review for Exam III
• Final Exam Tuesday, Dec. 11, 750-950 am