AP/HREQ 4651 3.00

Chinese Rights and Virtues in East Asia

This course compares Chinese virtues of benevolence, propriety, righteousness, wisdom and faithfulness with Western human rights in both contemporary and ancient perspectives. It contrasts universal claims of Western social and cultural rights with particular forms of virtue in Chinese society. Prerequisites: 78 credits, or permission from the course director. Course credit exclusion: AP/PHIL 4651 3.00 (prior to Summer 2018)