PHIGL1005 Asian Philosophies
This course is designed to function as an introduction to four of the major traditions in Asian philosophy (Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism), giving students a basic level of cultural literacy in relation to Asian thought which can be used in other academic disciplines. The course explores conceptions of reality, theories of knowledge, systems of ethical relationships and beliefs about human nature, and the role of philosophy in human affairs. The course also poses important methodological questions in relation to approaching the thought of Asia from a Western perspective, including discussion of the different expectations and ideas connected with the term `philosophy¿ in Eastern and Western cultures, and the complex relationships holding between philosophy and religion in both the East and the West.
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) unit fee
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.
The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).
2025 student contribution amount: $2,124
2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $997
* If you are a continuing student (who commenced your course before 1 January 2021) you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.