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    Chinese Culture: Tradition

    Chinese Culture: Tradition


    Owing to its rapid development in recent years, China has moved into the spotlight of the international arena. While understanding modern China's economy, technology and politics is important, knowing its cultural roots and evolution is no less crucial for seeing a full picture of Chinese culture. This course introduces 5 interesting aspects of traditional Chinese culture.
    Key questions of the course
    What was the origin of ancient Confucianism? How does ancient Confucian wisdom help us address the modern human predicament?
    How does Daoism enlighten us with a butterfly and fish? What is the connection between Daoism and the equality of all living organisms?
    Why does Buddhism see our present lifetime to be nothing but suffering? How do the Four Noble Truths help liberate us from suffering?
    What is special about Chinese ancient warfare? Who is Sunzi? What is his book The Art of War about? What can we learn from this famous book?

    Subjects:
    Chinese Studies
    Keywords:
    China Religion Painting Chinese -- Song-Yuan dynasties Philosophy Chinese
    Resource Type:
    MOOC