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Graduate School of Humanities Department of Philosophy Asian Philosophy Field Chinese Philosophy Speciality (Credit 2) Intended Year: Intended School: |
Ancient-Medieval Chinese Philosophy (Seminar II)
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Numbering Code: Course Code: 2025 FallTerm weekly Fri5 Ito Classroom M/J科目 (日本語, 古典漢文) |
| Course Overview |
The *Zhuangzi* is a key Daoist text, alongside the *Laozi*. Originally consisting of over fifty chapters, it is now preserved in thirty-three chapters compiled by Guo Xiang. Zhuang Zhou, also known as Zhuangzi, was an important Daoist thinker who critiqued Confucianism and Mohism through sharp fables. One notable story highlights Zhuangzi’s philosophy of living freely, using the example of a turtle that, if given a choice, would prefer a free life in the mud over being killed and preserved by a king. This course focuses on learning Chinese classics through annotations, emphasizing the study of original texts. By mastering this method, students can apply it to not only Confucian texts but also other philosophical works, making it ideal for those seeking a deeper understanding of Chinese thought. |
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