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中国哲学连连看 A Snapshot of Chinese Philosophy

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Overview

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
      • Chapter 5 The Maturity Stage of Taoism
      • Chapter 6 Neo-Taoism: Metaphysics of Wei and Jin Dynasties
      • Chapter 7 Influence of Taoism on Traditional Chinese Culture
      • Summary of Unit 3
    • Unit 4 Doctrines of Mohism
      • Chapter 1 Origin and Development of Mohism
      • Chapter 2 The Great Master :Mozi
      • Chapter 3 Doctrines of Mohism —Universal Love
      • Chapter 4 Doctrines of Mohism --Denouncing Unjust Wars
      • Chapter 5 Doctrines of Mohism—Will of Heaven and Existence of Spirits
      • Chapter 6 Criticism Between Mohism and Confucianism
      • Chapter 7 The Application of Mohism Today
      • Summary of Unit 4
    • Unit 5 Legalism and the Rule of Law
      • Chapter 1 Origin and Development of Legalism
      • Chapter 2 The Preliminary Stage of Legalism
      • Chapter 3 The Formative Stage of Legalism
      • Chapter 4 The Maturity Stage of Legalism
      • Chapter 5 Progress and Limitations of Legalism
      • Chapter 6 Governing Concept of Legalism and Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law
      • Summary of Unit 5
    • Unit 6 The Hundred Schools of Thought
      • Chapter 1 Contention of the Hundred Schools of Thought
      • Chapter 2 The School of Yin and Yang
      • Chapter 3 The School of Names
      • Chapter 4 The Miscellaneous School
      • Chapter 5 The School of Diplomacy
      • Chapter 6 The School of Military Strategists
      • Chapter 7 The School of Medicine
      • Summary of Unit 6
    • Unit 7 Buddhism and Ch'anism
      • Chapter 1 The Origin and Development of Buddhism
      • Chapter 2 General Concepts of Buddhism
      • Chapter 3 The Philosophy of Seng-chao and Tao-sheng
      • Chapter 4 The Origin of Ch'anism
      • Chapter 5 Method of cultivation of Ch’anism
      • Chapter 6 Sudden enlightenment of Ch’anism
      • Chapter 7 Origin and Development of Buddhism
      • Summary of Unit 7
    • Unit 8 The Comparison and Contrast of Chinese and Western Philosophy
      • Chapter 1 The Opportunity for the Introduction of Western Philosophy to China
      • Chapter 2 The Process of the Introduction of Western Philosophy to China
      • Chapter 3 The Comparison Between the Derivations of Chinese and Western Philosophy
      • Chapter 4 The Comparison Between the Content of Chinese and Western Philosophy
      • Chapter 5 The Integration and Combination of Chinese and Western Philosophy
      • Chapter 6 Chinese Philosophy and President Xi's Ecological Governance
      • Summary of Unit 8
    • Term Test

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      Chengdu Jincheng College

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