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Identical coursesChinese Philosophy (B-KUL-F0UC2A)
This course is taught this academic year, but not next year.Aims
To introduce and reflect upon early Chinese texts through textual passages from primary sources in translation. The focus lies (1) on the interaction of the texts with contemporary issues and (2) on the possibility of different translations or interpretations. In the lecture notes, original textual passages are usually given only one translation; other options will be discussed in class. The lecture notes are in English, but the bibliographies include sources in other languages, including Dutch. Classes alternate between English (even years) and Dutch (uneven years).
Previous knowledge
The student is expected to have a basic understanding of philosophy or Chinese culture.
Knowledge of Chinese is not necessary for this course.
Is included in these courses of study
- Master of Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies (Leuven) 60 ects.
- Master of Philosophy (Leuven) 60 ects.
- Bachelor in de taal- en regiostudies: Chinese studies (Leuven) (Socioculturele minor) 180 ects.
- Bachelor in de taal- en regiostudies: Japanse studies (Leuven) (Cultuur-historische minor) 180 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Arts (Leuven)
- Research Master of Philosophy (Abridged Programme) (Leuven) 60 ects.
- Research Master of Philosophy (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Microcredential filosofische propedeuse (Leuven) 50 ects.
- Microcredential letterenacademie: Oost-Azië studies (Leuven) 24 ects.
- Bachelor in de wijsbegeerte (Leuven) 180 ects.
- Bachelor in de wijsbegeerte (Leuven) (Optie Liberal Arts met taaltraject Duits) 180 ects.
- Bachelor in de wijsbegeerte (Leuven) (Optie Liberal Arts met taaltraject Frans) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of Philosophy (Leuven) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of Philosophy (Leuven) (Minor Liberal Arts with Language Track French) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of Philosophy (Leuven) (Minor Liberal Arts with Language Track German) 180 ects.
- Bachelor in de politieke wetenschappen en de sociologie (programma voor studenten gestart in 2022-2023 of later) (Leuven) (Minor filosofie) 180 ects.
Activities
4 ects. Chinese Philosophy (B-KUL-F0UC2a)
Content
The course notes contain discussions of textual passages from the perspective of two major concerns in the Chinese intellectual world: (1) the views on and uses of language and (2) views on the relationship of Heaven with humans. The main focus lies on the first eruption of different ideas in the ancient period (c. 5th – 3rd centuries BCE.) recorded in sources associated with or named after Confucius, Mozi, Mencius, Laozi, Zhuangzi, Xunzi, and Hanfeizi.
Language of instruction: more information
Knowledge of Chinese is not necessary for this course.
Format: more information
The students are expected to read the relevant course notes before class (one chapter per class). The lectures will discuss only a selection of the primary fragments in relation to a contemporary issue. This is followed by discussion or questions.