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Date
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Contents
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Reading Assignments
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Aug. 24 (R)
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Introduction (1)
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Aug. 29 (T)
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Introduction (2): Philosophy and Asian Philosophy;
Methodological Issues; Group Discussion
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CP: II-1, II-2, II-3
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1. The Yi-Jing (I
Ching) Philosophy
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Aug. 31 (R)
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An Introduction to
the Yi-Jing Text
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CP: I-1
(1.1 and 1.2)
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Sept. 5 (T)
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The Yin-Yang
Metaphysical Vision
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CACP:
pp.86-96
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Sept.7 (R)
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A Comparative Examination of the Yin-Yang
Methodological Insight; Group Discussion
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CP: II-4 and II-8
CACP: pp.60-66
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2.
Classical Confucianism: Confucius (Kong Zi)
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Sept. 12 (T)
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An Introduction to
Confucianism
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CP: I-2
(the Analects)
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Sept. 14 (R)
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Confucius on Ren (Jen) and Moral
Cultivation
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CP: I-2: 12.22, 4.3, 13.19, 17.6, 12.1, 12.2,
6.28
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Sept. 19 (T)
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A Comparative Examination of Confucius' and Christian
Versions of the Golden Rule
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CP: I-2: 1.4, 4.15, 5.11, 6.28, 12.2, 14.36,
and 15.23; CP: II-5;
CACP:
pp.99-121
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Sept. 21 (R)
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A Comparative Examination of Confucius' and Socrates'
Methodological Approaches in Dialogue; Group Discussion
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CP: I-2.1: 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8; II-6
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3.
Challenges and Engagement: Mo Zi, Yang Zhu, and School of Names
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Sept. 26 (T)
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Mohist Challenge:
Utilitarianism
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CP: I-3.1
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Sept. 28 (R)
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Yang Zhu's
Challenge: Early Daoism
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CP: I-3.2
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Sept. 28 (R):
First Paper Due
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Oct. 3 (T)
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School of Names: Sharpening Rational Debate; Group
Discussion
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CP: I-3.3
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4. Development of Classical
Confucianism: Mencius and Xun Zi (Hsun Tzu)
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Oct. 5 (R)
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Mencius on Moral
Cultivation and Human Nature
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CP: I-4.1
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Oct. 10 (T)
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Xun Zi on Human Nature and Moral Cultivation; A
Comparative Examination of Mencius, Xun Zi, and Sartre on Human Nature;
Review
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CP: I-4.2 (pp.115-116, 128-135); II-7
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Oct. 12 (R): First Mid-term Exam
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5. Philosophical Daoism: Lao
Zi (Lao Tzu) and Zhuang Zi (Chuang Tzu)
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Oct. 17 (T)
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Lao Zi's Dao-De-Jing
(1): Metaphysical Dao
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CP: I-5.1
(especially Dao 1, 4, 5, 6, 14, 21, 25, 34, 40, 42, 51, and 52);
CACP:
pp.245-262
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Oct. 19 (R)
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Lao Zi's Dao-De-Jing (2): De and
Morality
Lao Zi's Dao-De-Jing (3): Wu-Wei
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CP: I-5.1 (especially Dao 51, 38, 18,
19, 20, 2, 10)
CP: I-5.1 (especially Dao 7, 18, 22,
25, 33, 40, 44, and 45)
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Oct. 24 (T)
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Zhuang Zi (1): Transcendental Perspectivism and
Metaphysical View
Zhuang Zi (2): Knowledge
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CP: I-5.1; CACP: pp.263-277
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Oct. 26 (R)
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Zhuang Zi (3): Happiness and Death
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Oct. 31 (T)
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Daoism Review / Group Discussion
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Nov. 2 (R): Second Mid-term Exam
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6.
Hinduism
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Nov. 7 (T)
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Indian Philosophy and Hinduism; Pre-systematic Period
of Hinduism
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IP: Ch.1&2
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Nov. 9 (R)
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Systematic Period: Six Orthodox Schools
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IP: Ch.4, 5, 7 & 8
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7.
Buddhism
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Nov. 14 (T)
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The Essence of Buddhist Thought;
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IP: Ch.3
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Nov. 16 (R)
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Two Types of Buddhism; Buddhist School of Middle Way
on Double Truth
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IP: Ch.6; CR: I-6.1
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Nov. 21 (T)
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Chan/Zen Buddhism; Group Discussion
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CP: I-6.2
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Nov. 21 (T): Second Paper Due |
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8.
Engagement Among Thoughts in Chinese, Indian and Western Philosophies
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Nov. 28 (T)
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Platonic, Hinduist
and Daoist Models of Reality; Hegelian, Yi-Jing and Buddhist Models
for Understanding and Development
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CACP:
pp.60-85
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9.
Further Reflections and Applications
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Nov. 30 (R)
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Three Orientations of Comparative Studies;
Discussion Forum: A Reflection on Influence of Asian
Philosophical Traditions on American Culture and Society (1)
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CR: II-9;
CACP: pp.185-201
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Dec. 5 (T)
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Discussion Forum:
A Reflection on Influence of Asian Philosophical Traditions on American
Culture and Society (2) |
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Dec. 7 (R)
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Review for Final
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| Section 1: Dec. 12 (T)
Section 2: Dec. 13 (W) |
Final
Examination
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Section 1: 09:45 - 12:00
Section 2: 12:15 - 14:30
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Note: The above schedule is for
guidance only and may change in the event of extenuating circumstances.
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