Introduction to Chinese Philosophy (中国哲学概论)

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Introduction to Chinese Philosophy (中国哲学概论) (CHS101)

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Language: Chinese

Duration: 6 months

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Area of Interest: Linguistics and Languages

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School/Department: School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences

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Synopsis

CHS101 Introduction to Chinese Philosophy traces the development stage of Chinese philosophy. It introduces the major schools of thought, classic works and ideological systems, important propositions, basic concepts, and the inherent logic of Chinese philosophy. It clarifies the evolution of Chinese philosophy, the main conceptual categories, and enables students to understand the inheritance and innovation of Chinese philosophy of all eras. This course also attempts to eliminate the separation of time and space, so that students can resonate with the philosophy of ancient Chinese people, and understand the epoch of philosophical thought and the permanence of philosophical spirit, and realise the uniqueness of Chinese philosophy.

Level: 1
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every January

Topics

Overview of Chinese Philosophy
Schools of thought in the spring and autumn period (1) – Confucian
Schools of thought in the spring and autumn period (2) – Taoism
Schools of thought in the spring and autumn period (3) – Mohism
Schools of thought in the spring and autumn period (4) – Legalism
Selected works of Hui Shi and Gongsun Long
Philosophy of the Han Dynasty
Metaphysics of the Wei-Jin period
Buddhism of the Sui and Tang Dynasties
Confucianism and Taoism of Tang Dynasty
Neo-Confucianism of the Song and Ming dynasties
Modern Chinese Philosophy

Learning Outcome

Identify key concepts in Chinese philosophy.
Describe social phenomenon using concepts from Chinese philosophy.
Demonstrate how Chinese philosophy connects with the social world around them.
Show how the concepts and theories taught apply to their personal and professional experiences.
Develop a nuanced understanding of the processes of the social world from the Chinese philosophy perspective.
Apply concepts of Chinese philosophy to decipher social developments of modern Chinese speaking world.