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180041 SE Tantra (2016W)

Introduction to Philosophy of Tantrism

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Continuous assessment of course work

The main goal of the seminar is to show that the philosophy of Tantrism in India has produced most significant texts on Aesthetics, in which a highly complex relationship between philosophy, the arts and the spirit has been developed that is unique in our world.
Moodle

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).

Details

max. 45 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Please note: Due to a research trip to India from Doz. Arno Boehler at the end of Deccember this lecture course will end already in December 2016. Instead of the usual 1 1/2 hours each lecture unit will last two hours.

  • Tuesday 11.10. 11:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 18.10. 11:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 25.10. 11:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 08.11. 11:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 15.11. 11:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 22.11. 11:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 29.11. 11:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 06.12. 11:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 13.12. 11:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Important texts of Kashmir Shivaism will be analyzed and discussed thoroughly in the seminar. Special attention is directed to the strict rational method of thought. In this way the usual "poetical" access to the text can be rejected. The central figure of this movement is Abhinavagupta (10 Jhd.), whose philosophy focuses on the "heart". The seminar thus sees itself also as an introduction into a philosophy of the heart.

Assessment and permitted materials

Certificates are aquired through regularly attending the seminar and participating in class (25% of grade). Oral presentation in a small group of 2-4 students to a selected text, which will be discussed during the seminar (35% of grade). (See list of literature on Moodle). Written text of the oral presentation 8-12 pages (40 % of grade).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

0 - 50 % = 5
51 - 65 % = 4
66 - 77 % = 3
78 - 89 % = 2
90 - 100% = 1
Evaulation criteria: see above

Examination topics

The texts made available on moodle and discussed in the seminar

Reading list

Böhler, Arno: Meditation im Kontext der indischen Philosophie: Die Yoga-Sturen des Patanjali (auf Moodle bereitgestellt).
- : Open Bodies. in: Paragrana 18 (2009)
Frauwallner, Erich: Geschichte der indischen Philosophie. Bd. 1. Otto Müller: Salzburg 1953 (S.406-450, Das Yoga-System).
De Michelis, Elizabeth: Modern Yoga. History and Forms. in: Byrne, Jean (Hg.): Yoga in the Modern World. Contemporary Perspectives. Rutledge: London / New York 2008.
Michaels, Axel / Wulf, Christoph: Rethinking the Body: An Introduction. in: Paragrana 18 (2009).
Muller-Ortega, Paul Eduardo: The Triadic Heart of Siva. State University of New York Press: New York 1989.
White, David Gordon: Tantra in Practice: mapping a Tradition. in: ders. (Hg.): Tantra in Practice. Princeton University Press: Princeton / Oxford 2000.
- The Alchemical Body. Siddha Traditions in Medieval India. University of Chicago Press: Chicago / London 1996.1991.

Further Literature is made available on Moodle

Association in the course directory

BA M 8.2

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