PHIL206 - Neo-Confucian Chinese Philosophy

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Academic Year 2000/2001

Neo-Confucian Chinese Philosophy
PHIL 206 SP

Crosslistings:
EAST 262
RELI 206

This course will present critical discussion of issues central to Neo-Confucian (11th-19th centuries C.E.) philosophers that in many cases are still central in Chinese thought today. Topics will include the relation between knowledge and action, Neo-Confucian conceptions of idealism and materialism, and the connection between Neo-Confucian philosophy and spirituality.

MAJOR READINGS

Primary texts by the Neo-Confucians, such as Chan, trans., REFLECTIONS ON THINGS AT HAND; Gardner, trans., LEARNING TO BE A SAGE; Chan, trans., INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRACTICAL LIVING.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Four papers will be required: two brief expositions of a position or argument and two longer critical discussions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

No prior knowledge of China or philosophy is assumed. Careful reading of each day's assignments and participation in class discussion of the readings is expected and performance in these areas will affect grades.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA PHIL Grading Mode: Student Option

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Angle,Stephen Charles

Times: ..T.T.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK302

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 25)

SR. major: 3 Jr. major: 2

SR. non-major: 5 Jr. non-major: 5 SO: 5 FR: 5

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Ethical Reasoning

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Last Updated on MAR-26-2001