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A 16th c. manuscript page of the Jain Kalpa-sūtra; this image/text describes Prince Pārśva saving two snakes from a Brahmin fire ritual. In a later rebirth, Pārśva will become the 23rd Jain teacher.

Jain History, Philosophy & Ethics
REL ST 120/PHILOS 117; Fall 2024
TUES/THURS 2:00-3:20pm
Anteater Learning Pavilion 2200 (map here)

Professor: Brianne Donaldson / [email protected]

​Description: The Jain Tradition is a small but globally-influential Indian tradition centered on nonviolence to multiple life forms, the cultivation of multiple perspectives, and mental/material practices of non-attachment. In this class, we will rely on the methods of history, philosophy, and ethnography to explore Jainism in relation to its historic and textual development, arguments with rivals about what is “real,” and its multiple ethical practices related to food, human-animal-plant relations, war, tolerance, among others. We will also consider the Jain tradition’s relevance to current planetary and social issues and students will have the opportunity to visit a Jain community in Orange County.

*All students are invited to consider taking the new UCI Certificate in Jain Studies and Nonviolence which requires this course, a second Jain studies course (regularly offered), and any third relevant course of your choice in any discipline or school, along with a short summary connecting the three courses. See details at the above link.
Undergraduate Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Contextualize the development of the Jain community in relation to other rival views of the subcontinent
  2. Identify unique terms and concepts related to Jain philosophy, ethics, and lived practice
  3. Connect with local Jain practitioners through a site visit
  4. Complete a series of reflections engaging Jain history, philosophy, and ethics
Opening Recitation
परस्परोपग्रहो जीवानाम् 
Parasparopagraho jīvānām
 “The function of living beings is to support one another.”  

–Tattvārtha-sūtra (2nd–5th c. CE) 5.21 

STUDENT VISITING HOURS: COME SEE ME! (Spring 2023)

Where to find my office: Humanities Instructional Bldg, Lowest level, Room #56 (Philosophy Dept; map here). Visiting hours start Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
  • Tuesday (in person) 3:45–4:45pm
  • Contact me for other times by phone or Zoom (https://uci.zoom.us/j/98945597900); *Note that I often don't check email after 6pm.
  • When writing me, please include a greeting such as "Hi _____" or "Dear _____" so I feel like a means to your success as well as my own end; I will endeavor to do the same for you.
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REQUIRED TEXT

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The Jains, 2nd edition by Paul Dundas ​
  • Publisher: Routledge (2002)
  • ISBN-13: 9780415266062

​*OTHER INDIVIDUAL READINGS WILL ALSO BE LINKED IN THE SCHEDULE BELOW.
The A to Z of Jainism (dictionary) by Kristi Wiley
  • Publisher: Scarecrow Press (2009)
  • ISBN 13 : 9780810868212

POLICIES

ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance will begin the second full week of class, after the drop/add deadline (April 11, 2025). After this date, all students can miss two classes without penalty. On the third absence, students will receive a one-time 3-point deduction, and an additional 3-point deduction for every absence thereafter. These two days apply to illness, religious observance, travel, out of class events, or any other reason. If you choose to miss two days and then fall ill, those absences still count. However, if you have an extended illness, extended family emergency, or extended immigration-related issue, please contact me as soon as you are able to and we will discuss a plan going forward. *Also, if something has kept you from reading or feeling prepared for class, please still come. You can always “pass” in discussion. So long as this is not a regular occurrence, your engaged presence will still benefit you, your peers, and our collective work.

ADD/DROP DEADLINES
Students may DROP or ADD a course through 5:00 p.m. on Friday of the second full week of classes April 11, 2025; click here.
 
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
All of us have different abilities, strengths, and challenges with learning. Students who believe they may need accommodations to succeed in this class are encouraged to register online with the Disability Services Center (or call 949-824-7494) as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. This can include priority test-taking, seating preference, transportation, document conversion, among many other possible accommodations. Also, please feel free to meet with me to discuss any ways I can make any aspect of the classroom, materials, or assignments more accessible. 

UCI MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE PHONE LINES (24-HRS/DAY)
UCI has several free resources and services to support well-being and safety. Click here  / (949) 824-7273 / [email protected].
FOOD AND HOUSING INSECURITY
​Any student who has difficulty affording groceries or accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live, and believes this may affect their performance in the course, is urged to contact the UCI BASIC NEEDS CENTER at [email protected] / 949-824-0607. Also, please notify me if you'd like to so we can seek out other relevant resources. 

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FIRST GENERATION SUPPORT!
Check out the School of Humanities' first-generation services here, including incoming seminar, peer mentor program, and more. ​
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TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
Disciplined use of devices for note taking or looking up information relevant to an immediate discussion in class is welcome. Checking out cat memes, doom scrolling, texting, and personal email, while tempting, is not. Various studies link social media to negative thought patterns and varied symptoms of addiction; Other studies report that even short breaks from social media improve well-being. Moreover, it is evident to everyone when a colleague is checked out of class and into their device, and it lessens what the class can be as a whole. I prefer to leave this disciplined restraint to you, but will address it myself if needed. I will do my best to facilitate an active learning environment whenever possible. 

LATE WORK POLICY 
The late policy will begin after the drop/add deadline of October 11, 2024. There is a one-hour grace period on all assignments, except online quizzes, which must be completed by class time. After the drop/add deadline, late assignments (after the one-hour grace period) of up to 40 points will receive a one-time 2-point deduction; late assignments over 40 points will receive a one-time 4-point deduction. All work is due by the last day of the final exam.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AND PLAGIARISM
We are here to do the hard work of learning together. Academic dishonesty erodes this goal and your own self confidence, and is a serious academic offense that can result in failing a paper, failing the class, and academic dismissal from the university. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism (copying words, phrases, or ideas from other authors/sources without giving citation credit), copying answers from another student, allowing another student to copy your answers, communicating exam answers to other students during an exam, attempting to use notes or other aids during an exam, or using AI Chat. These actions are a violation of the UCI Policies on Academic Honesty <see https://aisc.uci.edu/>. It is your responsibility to read and understand these policies. Note that any instance of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Academic Integrity Administrative Office for disciplinary action and is cause for a failing grade in the course.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
I do write letters of recommendations for students if I feel I can offer a knowledgeable and positive account of an applicant. Because programs requesting such letters are seeking input from someone who has known applicants for a significant duration and depth, I only consider writing for students who I have had in at least two classes (or one class and another substantive manner such as thesis) and who I can genuinely speak to their work quality, attendance, collegiality, clarity, curiosity, and likely success in future programs. Letters require a back and forth with me so please allow ample time for consideration and completion.
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ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING

There are 225 points in the class.
1. Attendance
2. In-class discussion and self-assessment (3 x 10; 30 pts total)  [14%]
3. Pre-class quizzes (5pts each; best 13 of 17 count; 65 pts total)  [28%]
4. Four Reflections on Jaina Studies (20 points x 4; 80 pts total) [36%]
5. Final (50 pts)  [22%]
6. Extra Credit (see below)
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A. Attendance

As stated above, attendance will begin the second full week of class, after the drop/add deadline (Oct. 11, 2024). After this date, all students can miss two classes without penalty. On the third absence, students will receive a one-time 3-point deduction, and an additional 3-point deduction for every absence thereafter. If you have an extended illness, extended family emergency, or extended immigration-related issue, please contact me as soon as you are able to and we will discuss a plan going forward. *Also, if something has kept you from reading or feeling prepared for class, please still come. You can always “pass” in discussion. So long as this is not a regular occurrence, your engaged presence will still benefit you, your peers, and our collective work.

B. Participation 1: Self-assessment for participation (fill out on Canvas) [14%]
Due sessions 3b, 7a, 10a
In many classes, students will work solo or in changing groups to answer questions about the author, kinds of source, main themes, key terms, and connections to previous readings, concepts, or questions, or to make connections to other cultural views or social happenings. Three times during the quarter students will fill out an online participation self-assessment on Canvas.
C. Participation 2: Pre-class quizzes weeks 1-10 (17 total; best 13 will count; 5 points each; 65 points total) [28%]
Before each class in weeks 1-10, you will take and submit a 5-point reading/concept quiz (open book; 20 minute limit) prior to coming to class through Canvas. These will include terms key terms, historical contexts, and ideas. I will count the 13 highest scores; you can take all 17 quizzes if you like, or skip four, as you wish. NOTE: the quizzes will open on Canvas 24 hours prior to class and close at class time (2pm). Quizzes must be done by class time and do not count if turned in late as we go over that day's content in class; see late work policies.

D. Four Reflections (including site visit reflection) on Jaina Studies (20 points x 4; 80 points total) [36%]
Due sessions 3b, 6a, 8a, 10b
Four Reflections on Jaina Studies., Nov. 2024.docx
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Sample Grading Worksheet (post Reflection 1).docx
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​E. FINAL (50 points) [22%]
The online final exam will pull directly from quizzes and class discussions. A study guide will be emailed by session 10b.
Jain Hist, Phil, Ethics Final Exam Study Guide (Dec 2024).pdf
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F. Extra Credit (up to 10 points points)
OPTION 1: Attend Meaning of Life Silence Sessions (Thursdays 3:45-4:45) up to two times. Write a 3/4 page (1 session)-1.5 page (2 sessions) reflection that briefly summarizes the session/s, your experience of silence, and connect that practice to particular aspects of Jain history, philosophy, or ethics. No citations are required but be as specific as possible with content from the sessions and Jain concepts. Submit on Canvas by end of week 10. 
Extra credit points awarded as follows (up to 10 points):
  • Attend silence session (2 points) 
  • Briefly summarize the session and your experience of silence (1 point)
  • Connect the practice of silence in each session to particular aspects of Jain history, philosophy, or ethics we've explored (2pts)
*You can do up to two sessions for a total of 10 points. Max 3/4 page single-spaced per session. Please submit as ONE FILE, not two separate. You can also mix and match with the alternate option if you like. 

OPTION 2: Attend Zoom webinar UCI Building a South Asian Organ Donation Community Forum (Monday 11/25 12:00pm-1:15pm)
REGISTER HERE.
Points awarded as follows:
RSVP and attend the webinar. 
Answer one of the below questions clearly and specifically for up to 5 points; answer two of the questions clearly and specifically for up to 10 points. No citations needed except for direct quotes. (*If you cannot attend, please register and let me know, as I can send the video afterwards)
  • What reasons do the speakers/scholars referencing the Jain tradition use to support organ donation? Do any of these reasons seem to be specific to the Jain tradition? That is, do the speakers appeal to particular aspects of Jain history, philosophy, or ethics that you can identify?
  • If you had to make the strongest argument for or against organ donation using Jain principles, "reals," vows, carefulness practices, or other aspect of the tradition, what 2-3 points do you feel support the strongest arguments?  
  • Consider your own reason (or you own family/community reasons) for or against being a blood/organ/stemcell donor. What overlaps or differences can you find between these reasons and those offered described at webinar?
*This event is hosted by the UCI Shri Parshvanath Presidential Chair in Jain Studies Lecture
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*You can answer up to two questions for a total of 10 points. Max 3/4 page single-spaced per question. Please submit as ONE FILE, not two separate. You can also mix and match with the alternate option if you like. 

UCI Canvas grading guide                          
A+ 100–96.5
A    96.5–93.5
A-   93.5–90
B+  90–86.5
B.   86.5–83.5
B-   83.5–80
C+  80–76.5
C    76.5–73.5
C-   73.5–70
D+  70–66.5
D    66.5–63.5
D-   63.5–60
F     60–0  

RESOURCES: 5 WAYS TO TAKE NOTES AND BEDFORD CITATION GUIDE 

5 methods for taking notes in reading and in class
The Bedford Handbook for In-text Citations and Works Cited (helpful guides on p. 4 and p. 10)
Bedford Handbook 2016.pdf
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Another valuable source for your research or reflections is Jainpedia as this is a peer-reviewed website with much information related to Jaina studies. Please note that your searches will be more successful if you use the correct diacritics when relevant, such as ahiṃsā rather than ahimsa.

 WEEKLY SCHEDULE ​(and tips for class preparation)

Readings and videos listed in the below schedule should be completed BEFORE coming to class (unless noted by "in-class"). Pre-class quizzes/reading questions will help you to see where your knowledge gaps are and help build our common language for class discussions. 

TIPS FOR CLASS PREPARATION:
  • Tips for reading notes: See the video under resources (above) for different note-taking methods; I've built in weekly activities for engaging the readings as well. 
  • Trouble following a reading or Short on time? Here are some alternatives to skipping class or throwing in the towel:
    • What is the full title and who is the author of the reading? Tell us something briefly about the author.
    • What kind of source is this, according to The Bedford Handbook (see link in "Resources" above)? 
    • Pick 1-2 terms in the reading and look them up independently using online sources and just try to understand that term in its context; sharing this info in class will be edifying for us all.
    • Pick a figure named in the reading and look them up independently . . . sharing this info in class will be edifying for us all.
    • Read the opening paragraph and see if you can identify the main point/s that will be covered
    • Read the section headings and the closing paragraph
    • "Pass" in class discussion; a rare "pass" is perfectly acceptable so long as it does not happen regularly​​

Week 0

Please refresh this syllabus page regularly as readings may change

Bri: consider adding in: https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/community/articles/jainism-american-style
​0b Thursday, September 26
Who is a Jain?
  • In class together: start reading Paul Dundas, p. 1-11
Assignments 
We'll discuss the reading and review portions of the syllabus
Dundas, 1-11.pdf
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Week 1

1a Tuesday, October 1 
What is Jainism?: Methodological Approaches to India
  • Finish Dundas, p. 1–11 (see pdf above)
  • John E. Cort, "Models of and for the Study of the Jains," p. 43–63
​Assignments
  • Review Quizzes, Reflection 1, and Self-assessments in class
Cort, Models of and for.pdf
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1b Thursday, October 3
Mahāvīra, Śramaṇas, and the Vedic Context
  • Jeffrey D. Long, Jainism: An Introduction, Ch 2 ("Mahāvīra and the Origins of Jainism") pp. 29-56
  • Kalpa-sūtra excerpts, translated by Hermann Jacobi
Assignments:
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 1 Prior to Class on Canvas​
  • Review Extra Credit in class
Long, Ch 2.pdf
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Kalpa Sutra Excerpts (annotated; Sept. 2024).pdf
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Week 2

2a Tuesday, October 8 
Mahāvīra’s Life and the Legacy of “Fordmakers”
  • Dundas, p. 19–44, starting at section "The fordmakers and the ford"​
  • ​Acārāṅga Sūtra (excerpts) H. Jacobi 
Assignments:
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 2 Prior to Class on Canvas
  • Review Bedford Handbook in "Resources" above
Ācārāṅga-sūtra, Ch 1 annotated.pdf
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2b Thursday, October 10
​​Spread and Schism 
  • Dundas, 45–59
  • Familiarize yourself with the timeline and list of Jain "scriptures" in Kristi Wiley, The A to Z of Jainism, p. xix–xi (no need to read every word; just thumb through)
​​​Assignments:
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 3 Prior to Class on Canvas

Week 3

3a Tuesday, October 15
What Exists: The Jain “Reals” 1 and How to Know Them
  • Dundas, 86-109; stop at paragraph beginning "Later Digambara commentators . . . " 
  • ​Umāsvāti, Tattvārtha-sūtra Ch 1 (Types of Investigating/Knowing)
​​​​​Assignments
  • In class: Watch Faculty Office Hours​
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 4 Prior to Class on Canvas
Tattvārtha-sūtra, Ch 1-2.pdf
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3b Thursday, October 17
What Exists: The Jain “Reals” 2 and How to Know Them​
  • John E. Cort, "The Cosmic Man" (pdf below)
  • ​Umāsvāti, Tattvārtha-sūtra Ch 2 (Nature of the Soul (jīva)); pdf above
Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 5 Prior to Class on Canvas
  • Self-assessment 1 due by class time (fill out on Canvas) *Students will get full credit for this first assessment by filling it out fully, candidly, and with reflection.​
  • Reflection 1 extended to Friday, October 18, 2pm; upload to Canvas by class time

Week 4

Cort, The Cosmic Man.pdf
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4a Tuesday, October 22
The Mendicant (Ascetic) Ideal
  • Dundas, 150-186 and 81-83 ("The Five Homages" section only)
  • Wiley, "Namaskāra mantra," p. 153
  • Tattvārtha-sūtra, Ch 7 (Jain Vows)
Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 6 Prior to Class on Canvas​
  • In class: Review Reflection 2 
  • In class: Review second Extra Credit Option (see above in Assignments)
Tattvārtha-sūtra, Ch7 annotated.pdf
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​4b Thursday, October 24
The Lay Community
  • Dundas, 200–26
  • Wiley, "Aṣṭamaṅgala," p. 45, and "Aṣṭaprakārī pūjā," p. 45-46​
​​​​​Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 7 Prior to Class on Canvas​
  • In-class: Sign up for Trip to Jain Center of Southern California (plus ride share options)

Week 5

5a Tuesday, October 29 
Intro to Jaina Logic and Doctrine of Many-sided View 
  • Melanie Barbato, Jaina Approaches to Plurality: Identity as Dialog, pp.30-59 bottom (pdf)​
  • Introduce Jainpedia as additional peer-reviewed course source; see above in Resources for note on entering diacritics when searching
  • In-class: Go over Sample Grading Worksheet (submit by Friday 2pm to have your lowest Reflection grade dropped)
​​​Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 8 Prior to Class on Canvas​
Barbato, Ch 3.pdf
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5b Thursday 10/31
Doctrine of Many-Sided View​​
  • Read for class: Barbato, Jaina Approaches to Plurality: Identity as Dialog, I've noted a few sections in Ch 3 to focus on (20 pages total). You can read any other parts you like. Find the Ch 3 pdf above.
    • pp.72-83 (start at "The Nyāya Inference Model"; stop at "Yaśovijaya's Interpretations"), pp. 87-92 (start at "Śaṅkara's Criticism of Jain Logic"; stop at "Plurality and Perfect Knowledge"); pp. 103-108 (start at "What the Omniscient Know"; stop at "Kundakunda's Two Viewpoints"); pp. 111-112 ("Conclusion"). 
​​Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 9 Prior to Class on Canvas​ ​
  • Upload Reflection 1 Sample Grading Worksheet by Friday 2pm in order to have your lowest Reflection grade dropped

Week 6 

6a Tuesday, November 5
Nonviolence and the Path to Liberation
  • Padmanabh Jaini, “Ahiṃsā: A Jaina Way of Spiritual Discipline” (pdf)
  • Nalini Balbir (This is the transcript of a public talk given by Balbir contextualizing facets of ahiṃsā to a general audience) “Practice of Non-Violence and Peace: the Jain Perspective”
Assignments
  • Reflection 2 due​​​ by class time
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 10 Prior to Class on Canvas​​
Jaini, Ahiṃsā: A Jaina Way.pdf
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6b Thursday, November 7
Considering Pluralism and Anekānta in Ethnographic Practice
  • Anne Vallely, "Anekānta, Ahiṃsā, and the Question of Pluralism" (pdf below)
Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 11 Prior to Class on Canvas​
Vallely, Anekānta, Ahiṃsā, Pluralism.pdf
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Week 7 

7a Tuesday, November 12
Environment 
  • Watch: 5 Human Impacts on the Environment: Crash Course Ecology #10
  • Read
    • Christopher Key Chapple, "The Living Cosmos: A Traditional Science Grounded in Environmental Ethics" (pdf below)
    • "Jain Declaration on the Climate Crisis" here.
    • Watch in class: Svetāmbara monks discussing ecology
 Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 12 Prior to Class on Canvas​​​
  • Self-assessment 2 due by class time; fill out on Canvas
  • Read Jaina Studies Reflection 3 and 4 prompts
  • In-class: read Etiquette Tips for Visiting a Temple (#7, 8, and 10 do not apply to Jain temples or our visit)
Chapple, Lliving Cosmos of Jainism.pdf
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7b Thursday, November 14
Vegetarian Diet and Animals
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  • Anne Vallely, "The Jain Plate: The Semiotics of the Jain Diaspora Diet" (pdf below)
  • Read: Three views on Jain animal shelters (pdf below) 
Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 13 Prior to Class on Canvas​​​
Vallely, The Jain Plate.pdf
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Jain Animal Shelters: 3 Perspectives
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Week 8

8a Tuesday, November 19
No Class Today: Trip to Jain Center of Southern California Tour at 5:45-6:45; Elemental Climate Conversation on Air 7:00-8:30pm (including Jain snacks)
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Assignments​
***VISIT TO JAIN CENTER OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Tuesday, November 19, 5:45-8:30pm (arrive by 5:35) 
Parking map here.

Students will make their own way to the Jain Center arriving by 5:35pm; this visit is needed for Reflection #4 so students should make every effort to attend. 
Those students who cannot attend on this day are welcome to visit *together* on another day. I can provide you a contact person to schedule. If you cannot do either of these options contact me asap for another option. To offset this visit I will cancel today's class. 
8b Thursday, November 21
Catch up and Post-site visit debrief and paper discussion
  • Change of plans today: We will not have readings or a quiz. We're going to cover some material that we did not get to from previous readings (e.g. the accounts of animal sanctuaries from last session), debrief the temple visit, discuss previous and future reflection papers (all reflections 2 are now graded; please look at yours), and have a chance for you to ask any questions to help you move forward the last few weeks with greater confidence.
  • We'll also choose a turkey to adopt from the only Jain-run animal sanctuary outside of India: Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary in Erie Colorado.
​​Assignments
  • No quiz today
  • In class: Go over second Extra credit opportunity next Monday, Nov. 25 on Zoom

Week 9 

Monday, November 25, 12:00-1:15pm
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY

Attend Zoom webinar: UCI Building a South Asian Organ Donation Community Forum (Monday 11/25 12:00pm-1:15pm)
REGISTER HERE.
4th Lecture in Ethical Innovations, Shri Parshavanath Presidential Chair in Jain Studies (see Extra Credit in "Assignments" above)

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9a Tuesday, November 26  ***CLASS IS ONLINE TODAY AT https://uci.zoom.us/j/98945597900
​Jainism and Gender
There are three short encyclopaedic readings today, plus three short stories of women in Jain tradition. Together, all these sources are the equivalent of about 15 pages, so don't be overwhelmed!
  • ​Read: Nalini Balbir, "Women in the Jain Tradition," Jainpedia
  • Read: Wikipedia, "Sexual Differences in Jainism" Note: It is very rare that I include a Wikipedia page for a reading; these are changing sources that can be valuable for generating initial ideas, but are not typiically considered peer-reviewed sources. However, a former graduate student of mine worked on this entry and we check it periodically for corrections; this source consolidates information across many lengthy sources that would be challenging to assign.
  • Read: M. Whitney Kelting, "Soḷ satī," Jainpedia 
  • Read the following three short stories of Jain women. In preparation for class, answer the following 3 questions: (1) Pick your favorite story of the three and identity 2 reason why. (2) How does your chosen story represent a Jain satī vs. Hindu satī narrative as described in the assigned "Soḷ satī" reading above; (3) Can you identify an aspect of your chosen story that elevates female identity and an aspect that reduces female identity or poses a seeming contradiction?​ 
    • ​Rājīmāti
    • Candanbāla
    • Sulāsa
​Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 15 Prior to Class on Canvas​​​
  • Reflection 3 due today
  • Optional: complete your UCI class evaluation by Sunday 12/8 at 11:50pm (if 70% of students complete, all will get 2 points extra credit)​​​​
9b Thursday, November 28 
No Class: American Thanksgiving​

Week 10

10a Tuesday, December 3
Jainism and "Right to Die"?
  • Watch: Assisted Death & the Value of Life: Crash Course Philosophy (listen for the issues in orchestrating death and what is says about your view of a good life)
  • Padmanabh S. Jaini, “The Holy Death” in The Jaina Path of Purification
  • In class: Discuss Final Exam
​Assignments​
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 16 Prior to Class on Canvas​​​
  • Self-assessment 3 due​
  • Optional: complete your UCI class evaluation by Sunday 12/8 at 11:50pm (if 70% of students complete, all will get 2 points extra credit)​​​​
Jaini, Sallekhana, the Holy Death.pdf
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10b Thursday, December 5
​Jainism and "Right to Die"?
  • Listen: NPR, "Fasting To The Death: Is It A Religious Rite Or Suicide?" (5 min.) 
  • Read: Brianne Donaldson, "The Jain Fast Unto Death is a Bioethical Issue"
​Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 17 Prior to Class on Canvas​​​ (Last one!)
  • Optional: complete your UCI class evaluation by Sunday 12/8 at 11:50pm (if 70% of students complete, all will get 2 points extra credit)​​​

​Sunday, December 8
  • Reflection 4 due by 2pm
  • Any extra Credit is due by 2pm (extended from Friday)
  • Optional: complete your UCI class evaluation by Sunday 12/8 at 11:50pm (if 70% of students complete, all will get 2 points extra credit)​​​​

Week 11

Final Online Exam Due by Friday, December 13 at 2pm
The exam will be available online for four days: Tuesday, December 10 (2pm) through Friday, December 13 (2pm)
  • The exam must be done in one sitting, as if you were in class; 2 hr. + 15 minutes for a quick break
  • The exam is open book, though I encourage you to prepare ahead and try it without books as I suspect you will be up to the task! 
  • The exam must be completed on your own and not in collaboration with others.
All late work due Monday December 16 at 11:59pm

(For those interested, the allotted exam time was originally scheduled for Thursday, Dec 12, 2024, 1:30-3:30pm)
Notes under here are not associated with any class reading and just for professor's records
Manisha Sethi, Chastity & Desire.pdf
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Zwilling & Sweet, Like a City Ablaze.pdf
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Next time in second gender class, add ​https://jainism-says.blogspot.com/2022/12/lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-what.html
In the final exam I deleted a Q about Kundakunda b/c we did not read that piece. The question is in Gmail drafts under "Kundakunda Q"
Re-introduce Kundakunda two views
Consider CBT desensitization and embodied ethical sensibility
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