The course is conducted in English。。A4:Philosophy and Moral reasoning

This course will be an exploration in major schools of Chinese philosophy: esp. Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism. It investigates a range of topics in Chinese philosophy such as ethics, politics, knowledge and ontology of the world. We shall see how the thinkers in China thought about these issues and encourage students to critically reflect on the ideas with a contemporary perspective. Classical texts, assigned readings and other course materials of the course will be in English, with some reference to Chinese terms and phrases that does not presuppose familiarity with the language.

• Understand the basic ideas in classical Chinese philosophical thought • Critically examine these conceptions and identify their strengths and weaknesses • Relate the ancient and abstract concepts to modern society and existential lives • Demonstrate interpretive, analytical and argumentative skills

• In-class Participation and Discussion: 10% Students are expected to attend all classes. They are advised to complete assigned readings prior to classes and participate in discussion actively. • 1 Presentation: 20% Starting from week 3, students will be assigned to groups of 2-3 for an oral presentation, lasting approximately 20-30 minutes. The instructions for the assignment are as follows: I. Topic Identification: Identify a philosophical question or issue that is relevant to the topics discussed in this course. Conduct thorough research on your selected topic. This involves finding appropriate references, engaging in in-depth reading, and comprehensively understanding the material. II. Presentation Preparation: Develop a clear, concise, and well-structured presentation. Your presentation should logically convey your understanding of the chosen topic and be organized in a systematic manner. III. Discussion Engagement: Conclude your presentation by posing meaningful questions that stem from your topic. These questions should be designed to promote further discussion and critical thinking among your classmates. • 1 Midterm Quiz: 20% A midterm quiz will be conducted, focusing on the explanation and elucidation of key philosophical concepts. This format is designed to assess your understanding and ability to articulate the core ideas discussed in the course. • 1 Final Exam: 50% A final examination will be arranged at the last class session. The final examination will be in the format of essay questions.

3 hours per week

I Primary Texts: The Analects (a.k.a. Lunyu)《論語》 Mengzi《孟子》 Xunzi《荀子》 Dao De Jing (a.k.a. Laozi)《道德經》 Zhuangzi《莊子》 *For your convenience, the above texts could be found at http://ctext.org/ Other Translations: Lau, D.C. 1983.The Analects (Lun yü). Hong Kong: Chinese University Press. _____. 1984. Mencius. Hong Kong: Chinese University Press. Hutton, Eric. 2014. Xunzi: The Complete Text. Princeton: Princeton University Press. Ivanhoe, Philip J. 2002. The Daodejing of Laozi. New York: Seven Bridges Press. Watson, Burton. 2013. The complete works of Zhuangzi. New York: Columbia University Press.

Suggested Readings: Chan, Wing-tsit. 1963. A source book in Chinese philosophy. Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press. Cua, Antonio S. 2003. Encyclopedia of Chinese philosophy. New York: Routledge. Berthrong, John H. 1994. All under heaven: transforming paradigms in Confucian-Christian dialogue. Albany, N.Y.: State University of New York Press. _____. 2000. Confucianism: a short introduction. Oxford: Oneworld. Fingarette, Herbert. 1972. Confucius: the secular as sacred. New York: Harper & Row. Fung, Yu-lan. 1948. A Short History of Chinese Philosophy. New York: Free Press ; London : Macmillan Co.. Graham, A. C. 1989. Disputers of the Tao: philosophical argument in ancient China. La Salle, Ill.: Open Court. Hansen, Chad. 1992. A Daoist Theory of Chinese Thought. New York: Oxford University Press. Ivanhoe, Philip J. 2002. Ethics in the Confucian Tradition: The Thought of Mengzi and Wang Yang-ming. Indianapolis, IN: Hackett Pub. Co.. Lai, Karyn L. 2008. An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy. Cambridge, UK; New York: Cambridge University Press. Liu, JeeLoo. 2006. An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy from Ancient Philosophy to Chinese Buddhism. Malden, MA: Blackwell Pub. Liu, Shu-hsien. 1998. Understanding Confucian Philosophy: Classical and Sung-Ming. CT: Greenwood Press. Mou, Bo. 2009. History of Chinese philosophy. London; New York: Routledge. Munro, Donald J. 1969. The Concept of Man in Early China. Stanford: Stanford University Press. Nivison, David S. 1996. The Ways of Confucianism. Chicago: Open Court Press. Norden, Bryan W. Van. 2007. Virtue ethics and consequentialism in early Chinese philosophy. New York: Cambridge University Press. _____. 2011. Introduction to classical Chinese philosophy. Indianapolis: Hackett Pub.. _____. 2002. Confucius and the Analects: New Essays. New York: Oxford University Press. Neville, Robert C. 2000. Boston Confucianism: portable tradition in the late-modern world. Albany, N.Y.: State University of New York Press. _____. 2008. Ritual and deference: extending Chinese philosophy in a comparative context. Albany, NY: State University of New York Press. Shun, Kwong-loi. 1997. Mencius and Early Chinese Thought. Stanford, California: Stanford University Press.