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VI. Evaluation of OutcomesBack to PHl402 Table of ContentPHL 402 Philosophy and Religions of ChinaInstructor: Dr. John Z. DingOffice: 1-328Phone: (909) 869-4660Fax: (909) 869-4434E-mail: [email protected] I. Course Description Development of religious and philosophical thought in China with special reference to Confucian, Daoist, and Buddhist schools of thought. II. Expected Outcomes1. Strengthen students' background in the history of Chinese philosophical and religious traditions and introduce students to intellectual approaches to Chinese philosophical and religious questions.2. Help students to conduct a critical inquiry into several of the more central concepts and problems specific and common to most(if not all) of Chinese religious thoughts, ontology, epistemology, and moral, social and political philosophy.3. Develop students' philosophical reading, writing, discussing and reasoning skills.III. Text and Optional ReadingsWing Tsit Chan, A Source Book In Chinese PhilosophyKenneth Chen, Buddhism in ChinaJ. Legge (Translated), The Four Books: Confucian Analects, The Great Learning, The Doctrine of the Mean, and The Works of MenciusLao Tzu: Tao T'e ChingFeng Youlan, A Short history of Chinese PhilosophyL.G. Thompson, Chinese Religion: an IntroductionIV. Course OutlineJ. Z. Ding, Last update: 12/20/99, Page 1 of 4Introduction (1 class)1. The Growth of Humanism Ch.12. The Philosophy of Change Ch.13Section I: Confucianism (5 classes)1. Confucius and Basic Teaching 2. The Humanism of Confucius Ch.2 3. Idealistic Confucianism: Mencius Ch.3 4. Moral and Social Programs: The Great Learning Ch.45. Spiritual Dimensions: The Doctrine of Mean Ch.56. The Prosperity of Philosophy One Hundred Schools Period 7. Natural Confucianism: Hsun Tzu8. Neo-Confucianism Ch. 27, 28, 29, & 34 9. Confucianism in Contemporary China10. Confucianism in Other Asian Countries11. The Interaction of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism 12. Video13. Group DiscussionSection II: Daoism (5 classes)1. The Natural Way of Lao Tzu Ch.72. The Mystical Way of Chuang Tzu Ch.8 3. Daoist Confucianism Ch.154. Naturalism of Wang Chung Ch. 165. The Daoism of Hui-nan Tzu Ch.176. Native Daoism in Lieh Tzu and Yang Chu Ch.187. Neo-Daoism Ch.198. The Daoist Mode of Thinking 9. Daoism in Contemporary China 10. Video11. Group DiscussionSection III: Chinese Buddhism (5 classes)1. The Origin of Buddhism 2. The Development of Buddhism 3. The Seven Early Buddhist Schools Ch.204. Doctrine of Reality Ch.215. The Philosophy of Emptiness Ch.226. Buddhist Idealism Ch.237. Philosophy of Perfect Harmony Ch.248. The One-and-All Philosophy Ch.259. The Zen School of Sudden Enlightenment Ch.2610. Buddhism in Contemporary China J. Z. Ding, Last update: 12/20/99, Page 2 of 411. Video12. Group DiscussionSection IV: Other Philosophies (2 classes)1. Moism Ch.92. Logicism Ch.103. Materialism Ch.30 & 36 4. Legalism Ch.125. Group DiscussionSection V: General Review (1 class)1. Comparison of Beliefs and Values in China and the West2. Characteristics of Chinese religion3. Religions in the P. R. China4. Debates by Student RepresentativesV. Instructional Methods Students will learn by studying the reading materials, and by participating in class discussions of the readings and issues.The instructor will guide students through the readings, introduce background material, identify major points and issues, clarify key ideas and distinctions, and focus class discussion on particular issues relevant to the films and essays covered.3. Students will refine and deepen their understanding of the course materials by writing paper on the topics and readings covered. VI. Evaluation of OutcomesYour grade will be based on the following factors, weighted on percentage:1. Eight reading reports 25% a. Good understandingb. Clear and logical writingc. Around 2 double space typing pages2. Term paper 25%a. Good understandingb. good reasoning, analyses or criticismc. clear and logical writingd. around seven double space typing pages3. Speech 25%a. Specific topicb. good preparationc. good understandingd. good thinkinge. good response J. Z. Ding, Last update: 12/20/99, Page 3 of 44. Class and Group Discussions 25%a. Good attendance & participationb. every student must be the leader once in group discussionsA grade of F will be given if you miss 50% of class. We hope you enjoy the course and get a lot out of it. J. Z. Ding, Last update: 12/20/99, Page 4 of


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