The History of Chinese Philosophy (Chapter 1)
Chinese Philosophy’s Ancient Beginnings, Early Western Understanding of Chinese Philosophy, Intro to the ancient Chinese sages as role models, Karl Jaspers Theory of the Axial Age.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Chapter 2)
Pre-Confucian Philosophy during the Eastern Zhou, Yuzi, Guan Zhong, the concept of the Junzi and the rise of the Knights Errant, the Earliest Beginnings of the Ru School, Duke Huan of Qi as a benefactor to scholars.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Chapter 3)
The early life of Confucius, his service to the Lu State, Confucius meets Laozi, The Great Sage’s reflections on the ideal ruler.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Chapter 4)
Introduction to Confucius’s disciples, Confucian core beliefs, the Confucian concept of the Junzi, and a selection of quotes from the Analects.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Chapter 5)
Introduction to the School of Names, the Sophists, Deng Xi, and Confucian classics become a pathway to a career in the government.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Chapter 6)
More Ru School philosophers: Mozi, Yang Zhu, Mengzi.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Chapter 8)
Legalism during the Qin, Shang Yang, Shen Buhai, Han Fei, Li Si.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Chapter 9)
Dong Zhongshu and the triumph of Confucianism during the Han Dynasty, Sima Tan, and the Six Schools, The first explainers of Confucianism: Liu Xin, Wang Chong, Yang Xiong.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Chapter 10)
Dong Zhongshu and the triumph of Confucianism during the Han Dynasty, Sima Tan, and the Six Schools, The first explainers of Confucianism: Liu Xin, Wang Chong, Yang Xiong.