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    The key takeaways are that the course will provide an overview of the history of Chinese philosophy focusing on the classical period in China and covering Confucianism, Daoism, Mohism, the School of Names, Legalism, and the Yin-Yang School. It will also cover the development of Buddhism in China and subsequent Neo-Daoism and Neo-Confucianism.

    The main schools of Chinese philosophy that will be covered are Confucianism, Daoism, Mohism, the School of Names, Legalism, and the Yin-Yang School.

    By the end of the course students are expected to have attained a satisfactory level of competence in understanding the basic characteristics of Chinese philosophy distinguished from Western philosophy, the teachings of the various schools, and the relevance of Chinese philosophy today.

    History of

    Chinese Philosophy
    Spring 2008 Syllabus
    Philosophy 301
    Sec 001
    CRN 12434
    MW 3:00-4:15 PM
    Edith Kanakaole Hall 104
    Dr. Timothy J. Freeman
    The University of Hawaii at Hilo
    office: Old Gym #2
    office: 756-7066
    cell: 345-5231

    [email protected]
    Office Hours:
    MW F 2:00-2:50 or by appointment

    Laozi on an Ox, Zhang Lu, Ming Dynasty

    Catalog course description


    PHIL 301: History of Chinese Philosophy
    History of the Confucian, Taoist, and Buddhist ohilosophies and their interaction in China. The
    pivotal thinkers including Mao. Pre: previous work in philosophy or religious studies is
    recommended.

    required texts
    A Short History of Chinese Philosophy, Fung Yu-Lan. The Free Press, 1948.
    Readings in Classical Chinese Philosophy, 2nd ed., Philip J. Ivanhoe and Bryan W. Van Norden. Hackett
    Publishing Co., 2005.

    Course content
    This course will provide an overview of the history of Chinese philosophy. We will focus primarily
    on the classical period of Chinese philosophy which developed during the seminal Warring
    States Period in Chinese history. This period begins with Confucius and culminates with Han Feizi

    Spring 2008

    History of Chinese Philosophy

    Syllabus

    at the end of the Warring States Period and the beginning of the Qin (Chin) Dynasty. This
    overview will thus cover the six primary schools of classical Chinese philosophy: Confucianism,
    Daoism, Mohism, the School of Names, Legalism, and the Yin-Yang School. We will then go on to
    review the development of Buddhism in China as well as the subsequent developments of NeoDaoism and Neo-Confucianism.

    course aims
    By the end of the course the students will be expected to have attained and demonstrated a satisfactory level
    of competence in understanding:

    the basic characteristics of Chinese Philosophy as distinguished from W estern and other
    Asian Traditions.

    the distinctive teachings and practices of the various schools of Chinese Philosophy.
    the relevance of Chinese philosophy today.

    Course format
    Classroom sessions will be both lecture and discussion with emphasis on informal lecture. There will also be
    an occasional slide show/multimedia presentation and videos.

    grading policy
    The final grade will be based on the following

    1.

    Mid-Term essay assignment.

    30%

    2.

    Term Paper: a 6-10 page essay.

    40%

    3.

    Final Exam: identifying key terms and short essay questions

    30%

    4.

    FREQUENT ABSENCES WILL NOT BE TOLERATED! A


    lack of participation in classroom discussion and frequent
    absences from class will negatively impact your grade. If
    the student has more than 3 un-excused absences during the
    course of the term points will be deducted from the final
    grade average!
    Grading will be determined according to the following scale:

    95-100 Excellent

    C+

    77-79

    A-

    90-94

    74-76 Satisfactory

    B+

    87-89

    C-

    70-73

    84-86 Good

    60-70 Poor

    B-

    80-83

    0-59 Failure

    Spring 2008

    History of Chinese Philosophy

    Syllabus

    classroom policies
    All students are expected to come to class on time and to bring their books as well as paper and pen suitable
    for taking notes of class lectures. Active cellular telephones or paging devices are not permitted in class. No
    consumption of food is allowed during the class period.

    Advising Statement
    Advising is a very important resource designed to help students complete the requirements of the University and their
    individual majors. Students should consult with their advisor at least once a semester to decide on courses, check
    progress towards graduation, and discuss career options and other educational opportunities provided by UH-Hilo.
    Advising is a shared responsibility, but students have final responsibility for meeting degree requirements.

    Special needs
    Any student with a documented disability who would like to request accommodations should contact the University
    Disability Services Office - Hale Kauanoe A Wing Lounge, 933-0816 (V), 933-3334 (TTY), [email protected] - as
    early in the semester as possible.

    Student Conduct Code


    All students are expected to adhere to the Student Conduct Code as explained on pages 65-66 of the 2004-05
    UH Hilo Undergraduate Catalogue:
    Behavior that violates the Student Conduct Code includes, but is not limited to, the
    following:
    Academic Dishonesty includes cheating and plagiarism (examples of which are
    given below), which violate the Student Conduct Code and may result in expulsion from the
    University.
    Cheating includes, but is not limited to: giving unauthorized help during an
    examination; obtaining unauthorized information about an examination before it is
    administered; using inappropriate sources of information during an examination; altering the
    record of any grades; altering answers after an examination has been submitted; falsifying
    any official university record; and misrepresenting the facts in order to obtain exemptions
    from course requirements.
    Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to: submitting, to satisfy an academic
    requirement, any document that has been copied in whole or part from another individuals
    work without identifying that individual; neglecting to identify as a quotation a documented
    idea that has not been assimilated into the students language and style, or paraphrasing a
    passage so closely that the reader is misled as to the source; submitting the same written or
    oral material in more than one course without obtaining authorization from the instructors
    involved.

    Spring 2008

    1
    M 01/14
    W 01/16

    History of Chinese Philosophy

    Introduction to Chinese Philosophy


    Course Introduction & Orientation
    A Brief History of Chinese Philosophy
    The Character and Background of Chinese
    Philosophy

    Fung 1,2,3 (1-37)

    Ivanhoe & Van Norden (Introduction)

    Confucianism

    Fung 4 (38-48)

    M 01/21

    *Holiday: Martin Luther King Day*

    W 01/23

    The Analects of Kongzi

    Course Schedule

    Ivanhoe & Van Norden (1-58)

    Confucianism

    Fung 4 (38-48)

    M 01/28

    The Analects of Kongzi

    Ivanhoe & Van Norden (1-58)

    W 01/30

    The Analects of Kongzi

    Ivanhoe & Van Norden (1-58)

    **Feb 3: Last Day to Drop Classes without a W**

    Mohism

    Fung 5 (49-59)

    M 02/04

    The Mozi

    Ivanhoe & Van Norden (59-114)

    W 02/06

    The Mozi

    Ivanhoe & Van Norden (59-114)

    Confucianism

    Fung 7 (68-79)

    M 02/11

    The Mengzi

    Ivanhoe & Van Norden (115-160)

    W 02/13

    The Mengzi

    Ivanhoe & Van Norden (115-160)

    Daoism

    Fung 6 (60-67), 9 (93-103)

    M 02/18

    *Holiday: Presidents Day*

    W 02/20

    Robber Zhi
    The Daodejing of Laozi

    Daoism

    Ivanhoe & Van Norden (369-)


    Ivanhoe & Van Norden (161-206)

    Fung 6 (60-67), 9 (93-103)

    M 02/25

    The Daodejing of Laozi

    Ivanhoe & Van Norden (161-206)

    W 02/27

    The Daodejing of Laozi

    Ivanhoe & Van Norden (161-206)


    *Mid-Term Essay Assignment Due*

    Daoism

    Fung 10 (104-117)

    M 03/03

    The Zhuangzi

    Ivanhoe & Van Norden (207-254)

    W 03/05

    The Zhuangzi

    Ivanhoe & Van Norden (207-254)

    ** March 7: Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with W**

    Spring 2008

    History of Chinese Philosophy

    Realistic Confucianism

    Course Schedule
    Fung 13 (143-154)

    M 03/10

    The Xunzi

    Ivanhoe & Van Norden (255-310)

    W 03/12

    The Xunzi

    Ivanhoe & Van Norden (255-310)

    10

    Legalism

    Fung 14 (155-165)

    M 03/17

    The Han Feizi

    Ivanhoe & Van Norden (255-310)

    W 03/19

    The Han Feizi

    Ivanhoe & Van Norden (255-310)


    03/24 - 03/28 Spring Break

    11
    M 03/31

    Film: Hero

    W 04/02

    Film: Hero

    12

    Buddhism Comes to China

    Fung 21 (241-254)

    M 04/07

    Three Important Buddhist Sutras

    handout

    W 04/09

    Three Important Buddhist Sutras

    handout

    13

    Chan Buddhism

    Fung 22 (255-265)

    M 04/14

    The Bloodstream Sermon of Bodhidharma

    handout

    W 04/16

    The Platform Sutra of Hui-neng

    handout

    14

    Neo-Daoism

    M 04/21

    The Rationalists

    Fung 19 (217-230)

    W 04/23

    The Sentimentalist

    Fung 20 (231-240)

    15

    Neo-Confucianism

    M 04/28

    The Beginning of the Two Schools

    W 04/30

    The Two Schools

    16

    Fung 24 (281-293)
    Fung 25, 26 (294-318)

    Conclusion

    M 05/05

    The Introduction of Western Philosophy

    W 05/07

    Chinese Philosophy in the Modern World

    W 05/14

    **Final Exam** (2:004:00 PM )


    **schedule is subject to revision**

    Fung 27 (319-331)
    Fung 28 (332-342)
    *Final Term Paper Due*

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