This course introduces students to major moral traditions (for example: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Shinto, or Bushido) in Asia. Close attention is given to basic values and ethical categories (for example: karma, samsara, moksha, dharma, ren, li, or dao) that have informed Asian moral discourse with special reference to the pivotal role of these values and categories in shaping social, economic, and political life in Asian societies.

CILO-1: Acquire a solid knowledge of basic concepts and categories in Asian moral discourse. CILO-2: Critically assess and analyze Asian ethical concepts from a comparative perspective. CILO-3: Appreciate the crucial roles of Asian values in shaping the modern world order.