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142162 UE An introduction to Bhartrhari in his own words: reading of select passages from the Vakyapadiya (2022S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 14 - Orientalistik, Afrikanistik, Indologie und Tibetologie

Continuous assessment of course work

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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Registration is open from Tu 01.02.2022 08:00 to Mo 28.02.2022 10:00
Deregistration possible until Th 31.03.2022 23:59

Details

max. 24 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Marco Ferrante

Classes

Friday, 11:00-12:30, SR 2

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The purpose of the course is to introduce to graduate students the main themes of Bhartṛhari's philosophy, especially with regard to metaphysics. We are going to read select passages from Bhartṛhari's masterwork, the Vākyapadīya

Assessment and permitted materials

Prerequisites for obtaining a positive grade are attendance (three absences are tolerated if compensation tasks are completed), careful preparation and follow-up, active participation, the completion of homework on time and a written paper at the end of the semester.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Adequate knowledge of Sanskrit

Examination topics

Translation into English of a select passage from Bhartṛhari's work

Reading list

Association in the course directory

MASK 6a-PR UEb

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