REL 10.01 Foundations of Chinese Thought

This course introduces early Chinese thought (Confucianism, Daoism, Mohism, Legalism), its contemporary implications, and the role of philosophy/religion in human flourishing. Themes include the ideal of wu-wei (effortless action), the paradox of how “to try not to try,” and models of the self. We explore parallels with Western traditions, the relevance of Chinese thought for contemporary debates in ethics and political philosophy, and how early models of the self anticipate developments in cognitive sciences.

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