PRT 225: Classical and Later Chinese Philosophy

Credits 3

A survey of classical and later Chinese philosophy. Topics to be covered include ethics, metaphysics, political philosophy, philosophy of gender, and/or epistemology. Figures include classical Chinese philosophers such as Kongzi (Confucius), Mozi, Yang Zhu, Mengzi, The School of Names, Laozi, Zhuangzi, Xunzi, Han Feizi, as well as some (later) Chinese Buddhists, and some Neo-Confucians.

Prerequisites

One prior RPH/PRT course.