Confucianism

Examine the ethical and philosophical system of Confucianism, its influence on East Asian culture, and its focus on morality, social relationships, and justice.

31 courses

Understanding Contemporary China: Culture, Society, and Modern Life

Explore the foundations of Chinese civilization and discover how traditional values, belief systems, and modern digital trends shape daily life in China today.
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Foundations of Korean Philosophy: Traditional Wisdom and Modern Ethics

Understand the core principles of Korean thought from Neo-Confucianism to modern values to better navigate East Asian cultural history and contemporary social ethics.
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Foundations of Korean Philosophy and Cultural History

Explore the rich intellectual traditions of Korea, from ancient thought to modern cultural concepts, and gain a deeper appreciation of Korean society.
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Foundations of Chinese Thought: Warring States and Han Eras

Explore the evolution of Chinese philosophy, politics, and social systems during the pivotal transition from the Warring States to the Han dynasty.
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Foundations of Classical Chinese Humanities

Explore foundational Chinese texts in literature, philosophy, and history to understand classical thought and its enduring influence on modern culture.
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East Asian Confucianism and Humanist Philosophy

Discover the core values of the Confucian tradition and how these ancient insights provide a framework for navigating the complexities of the modern world.
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Introduction to The Analects: Practical Wisdom of Confucius

Explore the core principles of Confucianism and learn to apply these timeless ethical teachings to your personal conduct and professional leadership.
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Reading Chinese Humanities Classics: An Introductory Guide

Explore foundational Chinese literary and philosophical texts to understand the rich complexity of Chinese culture and apply ancient wisdom to modern perspectives.
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Foundations of Modern China: Culture, Society, and Values

Trace the evolution of core values to understand the cultural, political, and economic forces driving China today.
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East Asian Confucianism: Modern Humanist Foundations

Explore the core values of East Asian philosophy and learn how traditional humanist wisdom addresses the complex ethical challenges of the 21st century.
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Foundations of Chinese Political Thought: Sage Kings to Confucius

Explore the origins of Chinese philosophy and statecraft, from legendary rulers to Confucianism, and understand how these ancient ideas still shape modern governance.
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Understanding Chinese Culture: The Individual in History and Philosophy

Discover how personal identity, philosophy, and artistic expression shaped Chinese history, and learn to analyze classical texts and cultural concepts.
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Later Imperial China: Examinations, Neo-Confucianism, and the Literati

Discover how the civil service examination system and Neo-Confucian philosophy shaped the society, politics, and culture of later imperial China.
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Reading Contemporary China: Five Literary Perspectives

Explore the social, cultural, and political landscape of modern China through the close reading and analysis of five influential contemporary works.
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Exploring Chinese Culture: From Tradition to Modernity

Understand how classic literature, opera, Confucianism, and gender roles transformed over centuries to shape modern Chinese society.

Traditional Chinese Culture and Philosophy for Beginners

Explore the foundational philosophies, classic strategy, and artistic heritage of China to understand its rich cultural legacy.

Confucian Philosophy in China and Korea: Zhu Xi and Jeong Yak-yong

Explore the evolution of East Asian thought by comparing the metaphysical system of Zhu Xi with the practical Korean philosophy of Jeong Yak-yong.

Imperial China: Examinations and Neo-Confucianism

Gain a foundational understanding of how the civil service examinations and Neo-Confucian philosophy shaped governance and society in later imperial China.

Korean Neo-Confucianism: Foundations of Joseon Philosophy

Explore the core thinkers, ethical debates, and historical development of Joseon-era Korean Neo-Confucianism to understand the foundations of traditional and modern Korean thought.

Understanding the Modern University: History, Purpose, and Future Challenges

Explore the evolution, societal impact, and modern challenges of higher education to understand how universities shape our world and adapt to the digital age.
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