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PHIL206
"Neo-Confucian" Chinese Philosophy
PHIL206 SP
Crosslistings: EAST262, RELI206
Next Offered in 9798 SP
A critical discussion of issues central to Neo-Confucian
(11th-19th centuries C.E.) philosophers, which 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: Discussion Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA PHIL
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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