Course Code: CHS301
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Synopsis

CHS301 examines Chinese intellectual thought strongly influencing each period of Chinese history. Students will study the mainstream ideas, origins and influences of the Pre-Qin to Han Dynasty through selected texts, thus attaining a general survey of the development of Chinese thought. By analyzing the basic structure of Chinese philosophers’ ideological discourses of each period, students examine relevant ideas and connotations, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the ideologies, improving the ability to think independently and critically, thus developing awareness and interest in Chinese thought.
Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

  • Stages and characteristics of Chinese intellectual history 中国思想史之分期及其特色
  • An overview of ancient thought 上古思想概述
  • Teachings of Confucius 孔子的仁教及其正名思想
  • Teachings of Mencius 孟子心性之学
  • Lao Tzu and Tao 老子的中心思想及其基源问题
  • Zhuangzi and his thoughts 庄子的基源问题及其发展
  • Wisdom of Tao 道家的智慧：特性与意义
  • Teachings of Xunzi 荀子及名家
  • Teachings of Mozi 墨子思想
  • Teachings of Han Feizi 韩非子思想
  • An overview of the thought of the Han Dynasties 两汉思想概述
  • Teachings of Emperor Huang and Lao Tzu 黄老之学

Learning Outcome

  • 检视中国思想体系的命题与特征
  • 辨析中国思想家的学术内涵与成就
  • 评价中国思想发展的脉络与演变
  • 阐明中国思想发展的轨迹及其实质性影响
  • 分析中国各思想流派与其时代背景的互动关系，以及这些思想核心概念的演变与影响
  • 运用所学知识提升解读中国经典文本的能力
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