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中国哲学连连看 A Snapshot of Chinese Philosophy

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Confucius, Laozi, Mozi, Han Feizi... Imagine they were in one Wechat group and what would they pose and argue? What would their Moments look like if they had a shared group of friends? The Chinese Philosophy Starter Pack - A Snapshot of Chinese Philosophy is now online – calling all beginners! This course offers a journey of profound thoughts and cultural richness. It not only explores the essence of Chinese philosophical thinking but also strives to cultivate critical thinking and a global perspective.

We will delve into the intellectual treasures of Chinese philosophy, presenting various major schools, iconic figures, classic works, and ideological systems in a casual way. You will navigate through a sea of knowledge, immersing yourself in cultural essence and experiencing the collision of thoughts. We also focus on cultivating advanced thinking and cross-cultural understanding to generate your sensitivity to diverse cultures and broaden your global perspective, hoping to ignite your passion for learning about traditional Chinese wisdom. This isn’t just a journey of knowledge but also a marvelous adventure to inspire creativity and shape worldview.

A Snapshot of Chinese Philosophy, a wonderful journey of knowledge and academic pursuits! Time to get on board! To the infinite charm of Chinese philosophy enchanted forever!


Syllabus

  • Overview
    • Unit 1 Confucianism in Pre-Qin Times: The Three Representatives
      • Chapter 1 Confucius and the School of Confucianism
      • Chapter 2 Confucius’s Ideas and Spirit
      • Chapter 3 Mencius – Human Nature and Sage King
      • Chapter 4 Mencius – “Wang” and “Ba”
      • Chapter 5 Xunzi – Man’s Nature and Culture
      • Chapter 6 Xunzi – “Li Yue” and Logic
    • Unit 2 Evolution of Confucianism
      • Chapter 1 Serious Blow to Confucianism
      • Chapter 2 Revival of Confucianism
      • Chapter 3 Conflicts and Combination of Confucianism, Buddhism and Daoism
      • Chapter 4 School of Principle of Neo-Confucianism
      • Chapter 5 School of Mind of Neo-Confucianism
      • Chapter 6 Inheritance and Development of Modern Neo-Confucianism
      • Summary of Unit 2
    • Unit 3 Development of Taoism
      • Chapter 1 Origin and Development of Taoism
      • Chapter 2 Difference Between Philosophical Taoism and Religious Taoism
      • Chapter 3 The Preliminary Stage of Taoism
      • Chapter 4 The Formative Stage of Taoism

    Taught by

    Chengdu Jincheng College

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