The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 10)
With the rise in the popularity of Buddhism, during the Han Dynasty, ivalries began to arise among the three religions as they jockeyed for positions in the halls of power.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 9)
This time we'll look at Dong Zhongshu who was so consequential in tying Confucianism and the imperial government into one system.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 8)
This time we look at Legalism and the most important philosophers of this school of thought.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 7)
This episode will focus on the life of Mengzi and his philosophy. We'll also introduce Mengzi's legendary mother. Then we'll finish off with another Confucianist great from this era, Xunzi 荀子.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 6)
This time around we will explore the other major Ru philosophers who established rival schools of thought, including Mozi 墨子.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 5)
This time we move beyond Confucius to look at some of the other schools of thought that contended with each other during the Spring and Autumn period of the Zhou Dynasty.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 4)
This episode is part one of the life and thought of the famed philosopher Confucius.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 3)
This episode is part one of the life and thought of the famed philosopher Confucius.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 2)
Pre-Confucian Philosophy during the Zhou Dynasty
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 1)
Series Intro and Chinese Philosophy’s Ancient Beginnings
Ep. 208 | The History of the Jewish Refugees in China (Part 1)
This series examines the history of the Jewish refugees who came to China during the first part of the twentieth century. In this episode, Laszlo explains how many Jews made their way to China to escape hard times back home.
Ep. 204 | Chinese Martial Arts, Wing Chun, and Ip Man (Part 2)
Today we zero in on the history and legends behind the Wing Chun style of king fu. We’ll also look at Grandmaster Ip Man and all those Wing Chin greats who came before him going back to the founder Ng Mui (Wu Mei).
Ep. 203 | Chinese Martial Arts, Wing Chun, and Ip Man (Part 1)
This two-part series offers up a survey of the development of martial arts in China from the mythical times of the Yellow Emperor to the present day.
Ep. 198 | The History of China-Vietnam Relations (Part 2)
In this second helping, Laszlo picks up with Shi Xie and his impact on bringing Chinese culture to the Jiao region. In the timeline, we’ll be going from the Eastern Han to the end of the Tang.
Ep. 192 | The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 9)
In Part 9, differences between the two main schools of Neo-Confucianism is further discussed: the Lu-Wang School of the Mind (Xinxue) and the Cheng-Zhu School of Principle (Lixue). We also saved philosopher Zou Yan and the Five Elements (Wuxing) for last.
Ep. 191 | The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 8)
In Part 8, the basic tenets of Neo-Confucianism are introduced, with a focus on lǐ (principle) and xīn (mind) and how these two concepts caused a great divide in the two main schools of Neo-Confucianism.
Ep. 190 | The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 7)
The focus in this episode is on philosophical thought in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), and three of the founding fathers of Neo Confucianism, Zhou Dunyi, Shao Yong, and Zhang Zai.
Ep. 189 | The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 6)
In Part 4, the history of Daoism is explored as well as its main characters, Laozi and Zhuangzi. The Xuanxue thinkers Wang Bi, Guo Xiang, and Xiang Xiu are also discussed, as well as the Neo-Daoism that evolved in the Han.
Ep. 188 | The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 5)
Legalism takes front and center stage in this episode. After the conquest of the competing Warring States in 221 BCE by Qin Shihuang, a new ideology was embraced by the new Chinese state.
Ep. 187 | The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 4)
Welcome to Part 3 of the History of Chinese Philosophy. A lot happened in the world of Chinese philosophy right after Confucius passed. He had disciples who carried on his teachings, and naysayers who pointed to flaws in this Ru School of philosophy and offered an alternative kind of thought.