Introduction to Chinese Philosophy

Introduction to Chinese Philosophy
Introduction to native Chinese philosophies of Confucianism and Taoism. Readings in translation of Lun-yu, Meng-tsu, Lao-tzu, and Chuang-tzu. Themes include self, society, and cosmos.
CHIN
346
 Hours3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesNone
 TaughtWinter
 ProgramsContaining CHIN 346
Course Outcomes

Summarize facts, figures, and dates

Summarize the important facts, figures, and dates relevant to early Chinese philosophy (see Chinese major expected learning outcome 3).

Outline major schools of Chinese philosophy

Explain the broad outlines of the major schools of Confucianism, Mohism, Daoism, and Legalism, and understand their roles in the development of Chinese society and thought (see Chinese major expected learning outcome 3).

Formulate philosophical questions

Formulate philosophical questions.

Write clear prose

Write clear, convincing prose, and understand the basics of proper formatting and documentation for scholarly prose.