Chinese Philosophy Classics - Intercultural Reading of Analects & Tao Te Ching
Journey through China's most influential philosophical texts by exploring the Analects of Confucius and the Tao Te Ching of Laozi. Connect ancient wisdom to contemporary life through intercultural dialogue and modern interpretative frameworks.
What You'll Learn
Master key concepts and teachings from the Analects and Tao Te Ching
Analyze philosophical texts through intercultural interpretative lenses
Connect ancient Chinese wisdom to contemporary global challenges and issues
Develop critical thinking skills for philosophical text analysis and interpretation
Understand the historical context and continuing relevance of Chinese classical philosophy
Course Features
Systematic study of Confucian and Daoist foundational texts
Intercultural dialogue approach connecting East and West philosophical traditions
Contemporary applications of ancient wisdom to modern global issues
Critical analysis techniques for philosophical text interpretation
Discussion forums for cross-cultural philosophical dialogue and debate
Prerequisites
Interest in philosophy
Basic knowledge of Chinese culture helpful
Course Information
University
Shanghai International Studies University (SISU)
Duration
8-10 weeks (5-6 hours per week)
Language
english
Topic
Chinese Philosophy & Classical Text Analysis
Certification
Certificate of completion available
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