Philosophy in Asia and the Islamic World

(Single Major 120)

Degree program: Master of Arts (RVO19)

General description

The Philosophy in Asia and the Islamic World study program imparts the ability to discuss at an academic level philosophical problems and topics on the basis of a knowledge of a broad range of relevant traditions. Those completing the program gain an overview of the history of philosophy in various traditions (China, Europe, India, the Islamic world, and Japan). The acquire a knowledge of how basic problems of philosophy are defined and discussed in the relevant literatures, and the ability to work on philosophical texts and specialist literature in at least one non-European source language. They are also able to reflect on the influence of historical and historiographic developments on the understanding and resolution of philosophical problems.

Admission requirements

For general Informations on Application see: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application; More Informations in regulations and admission requirements of the program of study.

ECTS credits

120 ECTS Credits

Degree

Master of Arts UZH

Language of instruction

German