ASIAN 3371

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ASIAN 3371
Early Confucianism

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This class examines the origins of Confucianism from the 6th century BCE through the life of Confucius and his most important disciples and down to the early Han dynasty, when the body of thought associated with the Master began to take a hold on early Chinese political and intellectual institutions.  We will be concerned with the early Confucian scholars as literary and philosophical figures, and explore some of their major concepts and ideas, including filial piety, ritual praxis, and moral transformation.  We will also examine the origins and early history of the canonical Confucian texts, such as the Book of History and the Analects of Confucius.  What are the most important contributions of Confucian thought to Chinese civilization?  What are the deeper philosophical foundations of the core values and ideas that became an important part of Chinese society?

When Offered Spring.

Breadth Requirement (GHB)
Distribution Category (HA-AS)
Course Subfield (SC)

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17025 ASIAN 3371   SEM 101

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