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PHIL 363: History of Philosophy: Classical Chinese Philosophy

Philosophy · 3 credits

This course is an introduction to the philosophical texts and topics of the "classical" period of Chinese philosophy, from the time of Kongzi (Confucius) through the unification of China in the 3rd century BCE, including Confucian, Mohist, Daoist, and Legalist thinkers. Topics may include, among others: the role of ritual in human life, whether human nature is good or bad, how one becomes a moral person, and the proper role and function of government.

Offered in 2 of the 26 listed terms (Spring 2025 to Fall 2026).

Prerequisites

None that Banner enforces.

From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.

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Instructors

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Tognazzini, Neal2Spring 2025 to Fall 2026

Every offering in the listed terms (2 sections)

TermSecCRNTypeMeetsInstructorEnrolledDelivery
Fall 2026043564LectureMWF 2:00pm-2:50pm · OM 483Tognazzini, Neal39/40Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2025023613LectureMWF 2:00pm-2:50pm · BH 217Tognazzini, Neal39/40Face to Face Instruction