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180047 SE Reading Chinese Philosophy: Confucius, Analects (2013W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Continuous assessment of course work

The "Analects" of Confucius (Lun Yu) is one of the basic texts of the Chinese civilisation. It shaped during 2000 years the every day life and the behaviour of all parts of the Chinese society, especially the conception of a good government. The main purpose of this seminar is to work out the methodical foundation of the Confucian way of thinking. It shall be demonstrated that this text contains a line of thought of highest philosophical quality, which is worth wile to be compared with the best texts of our tradition in the past and present time.
As basis for reading we use the translation of Richard Wilhelm, Fischer Taschenbuch Nr.90076, 2008. The Chinese texts for important parts will be delivered be the leader of the seminar. Any knowledge of the Chinese language is not necessary.

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 09.10. 15:15 - 16:45 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 16.10. 15:15 - 16:45 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 23.10. 15:15 - 16:45 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 30.10. 15:15 - 16:45 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 06.11. 15:15 - 16:45 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 13.11. 15:15 - 16:45 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 20.11. 15:15 - 16:45 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 27.11. 15:15 - 16:45 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 04.12. 15:15 - 16:45 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 11.12. 15:15 - 16:45 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 18.12. 15:15 - 16:45 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 08.01. 15:15 - 16:45 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 15.01. 15:15 - 16:45 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 22.01. 15:15 - 16:45 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 29.01. 15:15 - 16:45 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The =Analects= of Confucius (Lun Yu) is one of the basic texts of the Chinese civilisation. It shaped during 2000 years the every day life and the behaviour of all parts of the Chinese society, especially the conception of a good government. The main purpose of this seminar is to work out the methodical foundation of the Confucian way of thinking. It shall be demonstrated that this text contains a line of thought of highest philosophical quality, which is worth wile to be compared with the best texts of our tradition in the past and present time.
As basis for reading we use the translation of Richard Wilhelm, Fischer Taschenbuch Nr. 90076, 2008. The Chinese texts for important parts will be delivered be the leader of the seminar. Any knowledge of the Chinese language is not necessary.

Assessment and permitted materials

Marks on the basis of the lectures. Lectures in written form are possible.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The main purpose of this seminar is to work out the methodical foundation of the Confucian way of thinking. It shall be demonstrated that this text contains a line of thought of highest philosophical quality, which is worth wile to be compared with the best texts of our tradition in the past and present time.

Examination topics

Lectures of the participants dealing with the texts. Discussion of the lectures.

Reading list

Introductory literature:

Konfuzius. Gespräche. Übersetzt von Richard Wilhelm. Fischer Taschenbuch Nr. 90076, 2008.
Konfuzius. Gespräche. Übersetzt von Ralf Moritz. Reclam 9656, 1998
Konfuzius. Gespräche. Übersetzt von Wolfgang Kubin. Mit vielen Textbeispielen in chinesischer Sprache. Herder, Freiburg, 2011
Heiner Roetz. Konfuzius. Beck, München 2006

Association in the course directory

BAM 8.2

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