Phil or Japn 228, Fall 2025. Meets Monday and Wednesday at 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm in Fiske Hall 209. Explores Japan's unique philosophical contributions including: engaged vs. detached knowing; Shinto, Confucian, and Buddhist influences on Japanese thought, concepts of beauty (yugen) and fundamental impermanence (mono no aware), critiques of Western philosophy, and overcoming nihilism through emptiness (ku). No philosophy background required. Questions? contact Dr. Angela Sager at angela.sager@wichita.edu