東亞儒學:孟子一(East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius (1))

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Approx. 14 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course is an introduction to the philosophy of Mencius, one of the most important Chinese philosophers. Through his teachings, students will learn about the importance of moral cultivation and how to apply it in their daily lives.

Key Learning Points

  • Gain a deep understanding of Mencius' philosophy and its relevance to contemporary issues
  • Develop critical thinking and analytical skills through discussions and debates
  • Learn how to apply Mencius' teachings to your personal and professional life

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the key concepts of Mencius' philosophy
  • Develop critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Learn how to apply Mencius' teachings in your personal and professional life

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • No prior knowledge of Mencius or Chinese philosophy required
  • Open-mindedness and willingness to engage in philosophical discussions

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Video Lectures

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  • Chinese for Beginners
  • Introduction to Confucianism

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Outline

  • Week 1 孔子及其思想遺產
  • 1-1、1-2 引言.
  • 1-3 孔子思想中的「自我」 .
  • 1-4 孔子思想中的「他者」 .
  • 1-5 孔子思想中的「自然」 .
  • 1-6 孔子思想中的「超自然」.
  • 1-7 結論 .
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  • 第一週作業
  • Week 2 歷史變局中孟子的人格與風格
  • 2-1 引言 .
  • 2-2 春秋戰國時代歷史的巨變.
  • 2-3 孟子的人格與風格.
  • 2-4 孟子對時代的批判 .
  • 2-5 結論.
  • 第二週作業
  • Week 3 孟子的思維方式與傳統中華文化的價值理念
  • 3-1 引言 .
  • 3-2 孟子的思維方式(1) 「具體性思維方式」的運用與問題.
  • 3-3-1 孟子的思維方式(2) 「聯繫性思維方式」的內涵、根源與問題 .
  • 3-3-2 孟子的思維方式(2) 「聯繫性思維方式」的內涵、根源與問題.
  • 3-4 傳統中國文化的價值理念 .
  • 3-5 結論.
  • Week 4 孟子思想中的生命觀與身體觀:從「六氣」到「浩然之氣」的轉化
  • 4-1 引言.
  • 4-2 古代中國的「六氣」說.
  • 4-3 孟子的生命觀與「浩然之氣」說的思想史地位 .
  • 4-4 孟子「養氣說」的理論基礎:「踐行」的理論基礎:「踐行」理論.
  • 4-5 結論:孟子與中國古代文化特質 .
  • 第四週作業
  • Week 5 孟子的政治思想:王道政治的理想及其背叛
  • 5-1 引言 .
  • 5-2 20世紀中國現代化之路.
  • 5-3 中國民主的本土思想資源:孟子的「王道政治」論.
  • 5-4 孟子的「王道政治」論的內涵及其運作邏輯.
  • 5-5 孟子政治思想的歷史背景及其專制王權的衝突.
  • 5-6 孟子王道政治論的假設及其限制.
  • 5-7 結語.
  • 第五週作業
  • Week 6 孟子理想中的「公」與「私」「理」之衝突問題及其解消
  • 6-1 引言.
  • 6-2 中國古代思想中「公」「私」概念的發展.
  • 6-3-1 東亞儒者對「公」「私」概念的看法 .
  • 6-3-2 東亞儒者對「公」「私」概念的看法 .
  • 6-4 結論 .
  • Week 7 孟子的教育思想:「心靈的覺醒」及其在全球化時代的新啟示
  • 7-1 引言.
  • 7-2-1 孟子思想中教育的本質及其目的.
  • 7-2-2 孟子思想中教育的本質及其目的 .
  • 7-3 孟子教育哲學的人性論基礎 .
  • 7-4 孟子的教育方法論.
  • 7-5 結論 .

Summary of User Reviews

This course on Mencius offers a comprehensive look into the teachings of the Chinese philosopher. Students have found the course to be informative, engaging, and insightful. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the instructor's ability to explain difficult concepts in a clear and concise manner.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Informative and engaging course material
  • Insightful exploration of Mencius' teachings
  • Clear and concise explanations

Cons from User Reviews

  • Lack of interaction with other students
  • Limited practical applications for modern life
  • Some users found the pacing too fast or too slow

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Chinese (Traditional)
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Approx. 14 hours to complete
黃俊傑
National Taiwan University
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