EKP1: Modernity and the Emergence of Korean Philosophy
This course is part of Korean Philosophy Essentials.
Course Cost
Free course
Intermediate
Skill Level
11 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Korean Philosophy Essentials Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
What you'll learn
Examine modern definitions of philosophy and Korean philosophy
Understand philosophical concept clusters in Korean culture
Analyze the impact of Neo-Confucianism on Korean thought
Explore the relationship between Heaven and Humans in Korean philosophy
Investigate the emergence of Korean philosophical genealogy
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
3.33 Hours PreRecorded video
5 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course explores the transformation of Korean intellectual tradition as it encountered modern European philosophy. It examines how Korean philosophy emerged through the reinterpretation of traditional concepts and their integration with modern philosophical frameworks. The curriculum covers the unique characteristics of Korean philosophical thought, including concept clusters, early Neo-Confucianism's perspective on "heaven," and the development of distinct Korean philosophical perspectives that differ from both Western and other East Asian traditions. Special attention is given to the evolution of Korean philosophical terminology and its roots in language and culture.
Philosophy and Korean Philosophy
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Philosophy as Modern Phenomenon
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Cross Cultural Gaze on Korean Philosophy
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
The Emergence of Korean Philosophical Genealogy
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Korean Confucianism: Human as Heaven
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
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