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課程名稱 |
傳統中國人文思想與自然
Traditional Chinese Humanism and Nature |
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開課學期 |
111-1 |
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授課對象 |
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授課教師 |
唐格理 |
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課號 |
LibEdu1108 |
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課程識別碼 |
H01E11300 |
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學分 |
3.0 |
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全/半年 |
半年 |
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必/選修 |
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上課時間 |
星期五7,8,9(14:20~17:20) |
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上課地點 |
綜602 |
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備註 |
本課程以英語授課。。A4:哲學與道德思考
總人數上限：65人 |
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核心能力關聯 |
本課程尚未建立核心能力關連 |
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課程概述 |
This course is an in-depth survey of the traditional Chinese philosophies, mainly the “three teachings” -- Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. This survey focuses on the distinctive concepts of Humanism and Nature in these traditions, which accept “the unity of Nature and Humanity (天人合一).” Based on traditional Chinese ideas of 天人合一, this survey course also explores the possibility that these traditions offer intellectual support for ethics of the environment and climate change, two major issues facing humanity today. |
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課程目標 |
This course is aimed at presenting an in-depth introduction to traditional Chinese philosophy. Moreover, by focusing on the themes of Humanism and Nature, this course is also aimed at exploring possible support for environmental and climates in light of 天人合一 and related concepts and cultivations. This second aim is vitally important because modern ethics tends to be anthropocentric and cannot prioritize environmental and climate issues, even though these issues pose rising risks to human life and human flourishing, not to mention the flourishing of ecosystems and other species. |
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課程要求 |
Basic English ability. Open-mindedness and intellectual curiosity. |
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預期每週課後學習時數 |
Students will preview assigned readings before each class. Usually, the readings include (1) selections from the great Chinese philosophers and (2) interpretations in light of humanism and nature. Students are encouraged to raise questions. (Note: All readings are provided on NTU COOL.)
Also, several times during the course, the students will have small group discussions on the philosophies and the issues.
Every student will also write a research report of 6-8 pages (A4, font size 12, double-spaced, cite sources, and include a bibliography of at least 3 sources).
There will be a final examination.
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Office Hours |
備註： By appointment. |
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指定閱讀 |
Readings are provided for download for each week from NTU COOL. Also, several books are posted. W.T. Chan, A Source Book in Chinese Philosophy, and Chang Chung-yuan, Creativity and Taoism, and Tao: A New Way of Thinking. |
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參考書目 |
Chan, W.T. 1963. A Source Book in Chinese Philosophy. Princeton: Princeton University Press.
Chang, C.J. 2019. Chinese Environmental Humanities. Springer (Online through NTU library).
Goldin, Paul. 2020. The Art of Chinese Philosophy. (E-book through NTU Library. How to read and understand Chinese philosophy.)
Miller, James. 2001. China’s Green Religion—Daoism. New York: Columbia University Press. Available online through NTU Library.
Thompson, K.O. 2020. “Agrarianism, Way to Sustainability and Resilience.” Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Life on Land. Cham: Springer Press.
Thompson, K.O. 2019-20. “Philosophy of Food: Daoist Perspectives.” The Management Journal (The International Institute of Management, Hong Kong), 34 (2019-20): 73-77. (I can give you the link.)
Thompson, K.O. 2014. “Agrarianism and the Ethics of Eating.” Paul B. Thompson and D.M. Kaplan. Encyclopedia of Food and Agricultural Ethics. Cham: Springer Press.
Tucker, Mary and J. Berthrong. 1998. Confucianism and Ecology. Harvard University Press.
Van Norden, B. 2011. Introduction to Classical Chinese Philosophy. Hackett Press.
Van Norden, B. and PJ Ivanhoe. 2001. Readings in Classical Chinese Philosophy. Hackett Press.
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評量方式
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週次 |
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單元主題 |
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Week 1 |
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Course Introduction |
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Week 2 |
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Humanism Introduction |
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Week 3 |
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Confucius' relational self and ethics |
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Week 4 |
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Classical Chinese Concepts and 18th Century Enlightenment Ideals |
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Week 5 |
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Mencius and Nature; Xunzi and Sustainable Living |
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Week 6 |
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Yijing and Deep Ecology |
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Week 7 |
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Mozi’s Teaching of Jianai |
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Week 8 |
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Self and World |
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Week 9 |
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A Daoist perspective in Philosophy of Geography |
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Week 10 |
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Zhuangzi's Happy Fish |
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Week 11 |
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Zhuangzi and Environmentalism |
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Week 12 |
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Daoism Zen and the Reality of Time |
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Week 13 |
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The foundations of ecology in Zen Buddhism |
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Week 14 |
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Zhu Xi’s Completion of Confucius’ Humanistic Ethics |
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Week 15 |
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Guest lecture and final exam |
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