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Study philosophy: ancient, medieval, modern
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Module 8
Mesoamerican Philosophy: Nahua Thought
1
Teotl: Dynamic Cosmic Energy
Explain the Nahua concept of teotl as a fundamental metaphysical principle of dynamic, generative cosmic energy.
Explain the Nahua concept of teotl as a fundamental metaphysical principle of dynamic, generative cosmic energy.
2
Neltiliztli: Rootedness as Epistemology and Ethics
Analyze the Nahua concept of neltiliztli (rootedness) as an epistemological and ethical ideal.
Analyze the Nahua concept of neltiliztli (rootedness) as an epistemological and ethical ideal.
3
Nepantla: Balance in Nahua Ethics & Metaphysics
Explain the role of balance (nepantla) in Nahua ethics and metaphysics.
Explain the role of balance (nepantla) in Nahua ethics and metaphysics.
4
The Fifth Sun: Impermanence and Human Responsibility
Analyze the concept of the Fifth Sun and its philosophical implications for impermanence and human responsibility.
Analyze the concept of the Fifth Sun and its philosophical implications for impermanence and human responsibility.
5
Flower and Song: Aztec Philosophy of Truth and Meaning
Examine the flower-and-song (in xochitl in cuicatl) tradition as a form of philosophical inquiry into truth and meaning.
Examine the flower-and-song (in xochitl in cuicatl) tradition as a form of philosophical inquiry into truth and meaning.
6
Nahua Metaphysics and Pre-Socratic Cosmology
Compare Nahua metaphysics with Pre-Socratic inquiry into the fundamental nature of reality.
Compare Nahua metaphysics with Pre-Socratic inquiry into the fundamental nature of reality.
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