Japanese religion and philosophy 3600-19-JAW2-RFJ3
The outline of the history of Japanese religion will be presented during the lecture with special regard to the indigenous beliefs of Shintō (The Way of Gods). Syncretism of Buddhism and Shintō is an important example of religious tolerance in Japan and it will be confronted with some intolerant attitude such as the persecution of Christianity in the 16th-17th century as well as Buddhism at the beginning of Meiji era.
The most important Buddhist, concepts will be defined.
The doctrine of esoteric Buddhism (Tendai school and Shingon school) and popular Shin Buddhism will be presented. The philosophy of zen deserves special attention due to the remarkable influence of this school of Buddhism on Japanese culture.
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Mode
Learning outcomes
Knowledge - Alumnus knows and understands
K
the place and importance of Japanese Studies studies in the humanities and their specificity in relation to the subject and methodology
K_W02
has organized general knowledge (including terminology, theory and methodology) in the scope of cultural studies
K_W03
knows and understands basic philosophical trends and terms as well as the role of philosophical reflection in culture shaping processes
Skills - Alumnus is able to
K_U01
search for, analyze, evaluate and use information from different sources
K_U03
use the basic terminology from the domain of philosophy and religion of Japan
K_U09
can use the knowledge of socio-cultural issues of Japan in typical professional situations
Social competence: Alumnus is prepared to
K_K05
make others aware of the cultural distinctness and its religious, philosophical, traditional and historical roots and its significance for understanding the modern world
K_K06
sees the need for dialogue between cultures
K_K07
is aware of the significance the culture of Japan have for the culture of the world
Assessment criteria
Written examination after 3rd and 4th semester
Written Exam 100% (questions regarding the content of the lecture)
Required presence, a student can be absent only twice without any certificate.
Practical placement
none
Bibliography
Wiesław Kotański, Zarys dziejów religii w Japonii, Warszawa 1963
Wiesław Kotański, W kręgu shintoizmu t.I i t.II, Warszawa 1995
Jolanta Tubielewicz, Mitologia Japonii, Warszawa 1977
Hori Ichirō, Folk Religion in Japan, University of Tokyo Press, Tokio 1968
Kojiki, czyli księga dawnych wydarzeń, przekład i przypisy: Wiesław Kotański, PIW, Warszawa 1986
Kitagawa Joseph, Religion in Japanese History, Columbia University Press, New York 1966
Nihon no kamigami no jiten (Słownik bóstw japońskich), red. Sonoda Minoru, Mogi Sakae, Gakken, Tokio 2004
Kotański Wiesław, Japońskie opowieści o bogach, Iskry, Warszawa 1983
Plutschow Herbert, Matsuri. The Festivals of Japan, Japan Library, Avon 1996
Suwa Haruo, Nihon no matsuri to geinō (Japońskie święta religijne a sztuki występy artystyczne), Yoshikawa Hiroshi Bunkan, Tokio 1998
Hisamatsu Shin’ichi, Tōyōteki mu (Nicość Wschodu), Kōdansha, Tōkyō 1987
Hisamatsu Shin’ichi, Jinrui no chikai (Przyrzeczenie człowieczeństwa), Hōzōkan, Kyōto 1984
Hisamatsu Shin’ichi, Bukkyō kōza (Wykłady na temat buddyzmu), Hōzōkan, Kyōto 1990-1991
Kozyra Agnieszka, Filozofia zen, PWN, Warszawa 2004
Kozyra Agnieszka, Filozofia nicości Nishidy Kitarō, Nozomi, Warszawa 2007
Suzuki T. Daisetsu, Zen no shisōshi kenkyū (Studia nad historią myśli zen), Matsugaoka Bunko, Tōkyō 1968
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Term 2023Z:
Wiesław Kotański, Zarys dziejów religii w Japonii, Warszawa 1963 |
Term 2024Z:
Wiesław Kotański, Zarys dziejów religii w Japonii, Warszawa 1963 |
Notes
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Term 2023Z:
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Term 2024Z:
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