15 BOOK OF ZHUANGZI Identify one story from the Book of Zhuangzi that illustrates the Daoist sage. What are the virtues that are displayed by the Daoist Sage?
Write 3 sentences explaining what is the Daodejing? What does the term “dao” mean as a cosmological term in this context?
DAODEJING Write 3 sentences explaining what is the Daodejing? What does the term “dao” mean as a cosmological term in this context?
What does it mean to say that for Confucianism, persons are relational beings. Consider the ideas of ritual propriety (li) and rectification of names (正名zhengming).
CONFUCIANISM What does it mean to say that for Confucianism, persons are relational beings. Consider the ideas of ritual propriety (li) and rectification of names (正名zhengming).
In the context of traditional Chinese philosophy, does the world have an external cause source? What is the source of order and creativity in the context of traditional Chinese philosophy?
13 IMAGES OF REASON Read the essay, “Images of Reason in Chinese Culture.” a. In one paragraph, describe the general characteristics of Chinese philosophy according to the Ames article. Paraphrase Ames and summarize the main features of Chinese philosophical discourse using the key technical terms that Ames uses in his description. In this description, be […]
Identify at least one metaphor in our required reading from the Book of Mencius in which Mencius uses this metaphor to describe his concept of human nature.
Book of Mencius In a short paragraph, identify at least one metaphor in our required reading from the Book of Mencius in which Mencius uses this metaphor to describe his concept of human nature. 1. How does Mencius disagree with the philosopher, Gaozi (Kao-tzu), in this discussion? 2. That is, what is the distinction between […]
Based on Wing-tsit Chan’s “Humanism of Confucius” and course lectures, explain what it means to say that Confucianism is a form of humanism.
Wing-tsit Chan’s “Humanism of Confucius” Answer in one paragraph: Based on Wing-tsit Chan’s “Humanism of Confucius” and course lectures, explain what it means to say that Confucianism is a form of humanism. What are the specific concepts that Confucianism employs to define a virtuous person and a flourishing, purposeful, life? What are the four virtues […]
How do you translate the title? Identify and define the three different strata of the text as outlined in the course reading “Origins of the Yijing”.
YIJING Answer each of the following prompts in two to three sentences each. Use the lectures and course materials; otherwise, cite any external sources. 1. What is the Yijing 易经? 1a. How do you translate the title? Identify and define the three different strata of the text as outlined in the course reading “Origins of […]
Explain in what ways were Aristotle, Epicurus, and Seneca also concerned about this risk(risk of sleepwalking)?
Sleepwalking Answer each in at least 500 words. Socrates warned the city that most citizens are at risking of sleepwalking through life. What does this mean? In what ways were Aristotle, Epicurus, and Seneca also concerned about this risk?
What philosophical meaning does ‘truth’ have for Nietzsche? How does this compare to Descartes’ understanding, and/or that of Socrates?
The Conflicted Truth What philosophical meaning does ‘truth’ have for Nietzsche? How does this compare to Descartes’ understanding, and/or that of Socrates?
Pick a topic question of your choosing that pertains to this class. Submit a Formal Analysis (Outline) of our paper as well, create your FA before you write your paper.
Formal Analysis 2 Answer the following prompt with a Formal Analysis: From Socrates to Kubler-Ross, Utilitarianism to Virtue Ethics, we have considered a number of themes throughout our semester. In the context of “Ethics of Living and Dying”, these topics are applied to the medical field. Many of the relevant questions that can be asked […]