Classical Chinese Philosophy

Catalog description

This course provides a systematic introduction to Chinese philosophy and its classical schools, including Confucianism, Moism, Daoism, and Legalism. These schools will be studied by considering their responses to central philosophical problems, as well as by their responses to each other and their larger historical context. Their central teachings will, moreover, be analyzed in light of modern philosophical theories, in particular normative ethical theories This course was formerly cross-listed as HIS 3170. Students will receive credit for PHI 3170, AAS 3170, or HIS 3170. These courses may not substitute for each other in the F-grade replacement policy.