About Philosophy & Religion
Philosophy and Religion are the logic and poetry of the mind, the backbone of global intellectual history. Humans have long used reason and imagination to investigate both the circumstances that determine us as well as the possibilities that inspire us. Students of philosophy and religion explore existence and essence, the real and ideal, and hone critical-thinking skills while developing a well-rounded worldview. You can apply these skills in a variety of careers or for seeking a graduate degree.
NEWS AND EVENTS
This course will explore the classical traditions of China especially as they relate to the modern religious traditions of Confucianism and Daoism. Tracing the historical development of Chinese thought, we will examine the central tenets, arguments, figures, and texts of the classical schools of Yinyangjia (Yin-Yang Cosmology), Rujia (Confucianism), Daojia (Daoism), Mojia (Mohism), Fajia (Legalism), and Mingjia (School of Names). Special attention will be given to a reading of major primary texts like the Lunyu (Analects of Confucius), the Daodejing, the Mencius, the Zhuangzi, the Mozi, the Xunzi, and the Hanfeizi.