Introduction to Korean Philosophy and Culture

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.

• Compare Korean philosophy with both Chinese philosophy as well as Western philosophy

• Explore the field of Korean philosophy and its development through its continued innovation

• Discuss the key ideas in Korean philosophical debates, such as the concepts of moral emotions and everyday feelings

• Reflect the Korean philosophical traits reflected in Korean language

Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
What is Korean philosophy?
Week 2
How does Innovation occur at Cultural Boundaries?
Week 3
What are the Core Debates of Korean Philosophy?
Week 4
How do you think through Korean Philosophy?

FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Reviews

Through this course I have enhanced my knowledge about Korean Philosophy and culture.

I am so impressed with this course. Many I have just known about Korean

although it's a bit boring there are many things that I get and understand rather than just assuming that philosophy in Korea is the same as Asian philosophy as a whole

it was great and I leare alot of novel concepts and get insight into korean cukture and it antecedents