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課程名稱 |
中國哲學導論
Introduction to Chinese Philosophy |
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開課學期 |
112-2 |
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授課對象 |
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授課教師 |
陳志強 |
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課號 |
Phl1413 |
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課程識別碼 |
104E08700 |
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班次 |
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學分 |
3.0 |
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全/半年 |
半年 |
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必/選修 |
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上課時間 |
星期二2,3,4(9:10~12:10) |
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上課地點 |
文16 |
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備註 |
本課程以英語授課。。A4:哲學與道德思考
總人數上限：30人 |
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課程概述 |
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. |
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課程目標 |
• 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 |
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課程要求 |
• 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 consist of true or false and long essay questions.
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預期每週課後學習時數 |
3 hours per week |
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Office Hours |
另約時間 備註： By appointment. |
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指定閱讀 |
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. |
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參考書目 |
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. |
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評量方式
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針對學生困難提供學生調整方式 |
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作業繳交方式 |
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其他 |
由師生雙方議定 |
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週次 |
日期 |
單元主題 |
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Week 1 |
2/20 |
Introduction: Philosophy and Chinese Philosophy
Suggested Reading(s):
Defoort, Carine. "Is There Such a Thing as Chinese Philosophy? Arguments of an Implicit Debate." Philosophy East and West 51, no. 3 (2001): 393-413.
Shun, Kwong-loi. “The Philosophical Study of Chinese Thought” Journal of East-West Thought, 1:2 (March, 2012), 25-37. |
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Week 2 |
2/27 |
Confucianism 1: Confucius
Suggested Reading(s):
Fingarette, Herbert. "Human Community as Holy Rite: An Interpretation of Confucius' Analects." The Harvard Theological Review 59, no. 1 (1966): 53-67. |
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Week 3 |
3/5 |
Continued
Suggested Reading(s):
Shun, Kwong-loi. "Jen and Li in the "Analects"" Philosophy East and West 43, no. 3 (1993): 457-79.
Discussion Presentation: Yu-Lun |
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Week 4 |
3/12 |
Confucianism 2: Mencius
Suggested Reading(s):
Wong, B. David. Is There a Distinction between Reason and Emotion in Mencius.
Discussion Presentation: Belinda, Yeekit |
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Week 5 |
3/19 |
Confucianism 3: Xunzi
Suggested Reading(s):
Tang, Siufu, “Self and Community in the Xunzi”, Frontiers of Philosophy in China, 7:3 (2012):455-470.
Discussion Presentation: Bennet, Rokas |
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Week 6 |
3/26 |
Enacting Moral Knowledge
Suggested Reading(s):
Seok, Bongrae. Neuroscience, Moral Sentimentalism, and Confucian Philosophy: Moral Psychology of the Body and Emotion.
Discussion Presentation: Zach and Minh |
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Week 7 |
4/2 |
Reading Week |
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Week 8 |
4/9 |
Midterm Quiz |
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Week 9 |
4/16 |
Guest Lecture 1: Prof. Lee Yen-yi (NCU Philosophy) |
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Week 10 |
4/23 |
Daoism 1: Laozi
Suggested Reading(s):
Slingerland, Edward. "Effortless Action: The Chinese Spiritual Ideal of Wu-wei." Journal of the American Academy of Religion 68, no. 2 (2000): 293-327.
Discussion Presentation: Marria and William (on Daoism 1: Laozi) |
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Week 11 |
4/30 |
Guest Lecture 2: Prof. Fu Yang (NTU History) |
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Week 12 |
5/7 |
Daoism 2: Zhuangzi
Suggested Reading(s):
Moeller, Hans-Georg. "Rambling without Destination: On Daoist “You-ing” in the World." In Zhuangzi and the Happy Fish, edited by Ames Roger T. and Nakajima Takahiro, 248-60. University of Hawai'i Press, 2015.
Discussion Presentation: William and Brian |
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Week 13 |
5/14 |
Buddhism
Suggested Reading(s):
Shih, Chao-Hwei. An Exposition of the Buddhist Philosophy of Protecting Life and Animal Protection.
Discussion Presentation: Erdem and Steven |
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Week 14 |
5/21 |
Summary: Past and Future
Suggested Reading(s):
Neville, Robert C. "New Projects in Chinese Philosophy." The Pluralist 5, no. 2 (2010): 45-56.
Liu, Shu-Hsien. The Contemporary Significance of Chinese Philosophy. Journal of Chinese Philosophy 13:2 (1986):203-210.
Discussion Presentation: Daniel and 李想 |
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Week 15 |
5/28 |
Reading Week |
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Week 16 |
6/4 |
Final Exam |
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