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GM-HO1-LA01

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英語

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授業の概要

Course Description: Capitalism – Its Nature and Its Replacement

This course explores the systemic problems of the 21st century—including wealth inequality, global warming, and social alienation—through the combined lenses of Buddhist and Marxist philosophies. Students will examine how these two seemingly disparate traditions provide complementary insights into the nature of human suffering and the socio-economic structures that perpetuate it. The first half of the course focuses on "Right View," analyzing the internal and external causes of our current crisis. The second half, "Right Action," incorporates anarchist thought to investigate the transition toward a more rational, humane, and bottom-up post-capitalist society.

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Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Analyze Core Philosophies: Explain the fundamental elements of Marxist, Buddhist, and anarchist thought as they relate to political economy and ethics.
• Identify Complementarity: Demonstrate how Buddhist and Marxist notions of the "self" and "interdependence" can mutually supplement each other to guide political praxis.
• Critique Capitalist Structures: Evaluate the role of capitalism in creating contemporary socio-economic problems, environmental degradation, and race or gender-based oppression.

到達目標

This course aims to help students analyze the corrosiveness of top-down power structures and the psychological effects of power on individuals and society. It further encourages them to investigate the viability of bottom-up organizational models, such as self-organizing cooperatives as replacements for existing state and market structures. Lastly, it teaches them to discuss how changing the self through mindfulness and the cultivation of virtues is necessary for effective social and political change.

授業計画と内容

Week Topic Reading Assignments
1 Introduction: The Crisis & The Synthesis Prologue; Chapter 1
2 Elements of Buddhist Philosophy Chapter 2
3 Elements of Marxist Philosophy Chapter 3
4 The Nature of the Self & Social Relations Chapter 4
5 The Complementary Framework Chapter 5
6 State of the World; Farewell to Capital Chapter 6
7 Midterm Exam
8 Transitioning to Action & Power Dynamics Chapter 7: Prolegomenon to Part II; Chapter 8
9 Building from the Bottom-Up Chapter 9
10 Radical Action & The New Society Chapter 10
11 Ideology, Consciousness, and Education Chapter 11
12 Changing Oneself: Praxis & Mindfulness Chapter 12
13 Matters Arising & Global Challenges Chapter 13
14 Course Review: Right View, Right Action, Post-Capitalism

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指定したテキストやレジュメを事前に読み込むこと

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授業時間外の学修に必要な時間数／週

・毎週１回の授業が半期（前期または後期）または通年で完結するもの。１週間あたり４時間の学修を基本とします。
・毎週２回の授業が半期（前期または後期）で完結するもの。１週間あたり８時間の学修を基本とします。

成績評価の方法・基準

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課題や試験のフィードバック方法

授業時間内で講評・解説の時間を設ける

課題や試験のフィードバック方法（その他の内容等）

アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容

ディスカッション、ディベート／グループワーク／プレゼンテーション

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授業におけるICTの活用方法

タブレット端末／その他

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manaba

実務経験のある教員による授業

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【実務経験有の場合】実務経験の内容

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テキスト・参考文献等

Priest, Graham. Capitalism—Its Nature and Its Replacement: Buddhist and Marxist Insights. Routledge, 2022.

The main readings for the course will be drawn from this text. All readings and handouts will be made available in class or through manaba.

その他特記事項

The topics and readings in this course are challenging. Success in the course requires a firm commitment and regular attendance. Students who are absent run the risk of failing the course.

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