Universität Wien

180167 SE Reading Chinese Philosophy - Mencius and Hsün Tze (Xunzi) (2014W)

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

Mencius (372 B.C. - 289 B.C.) and Hsün tse (315B.C. - 235 B.C.) gave a better argumentative foundation to the concepts developed by Confucius arguing in a more systematic way. Studying their different views of the question whether the original nature of man is good or bad the bases of Confucianism can be worked out more clearly.
Mencius approaches to the concept of democracy, Hsün tse gives attention to the role of the ruler as an educator of the people.
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.
The main purpose of this seminar is to work out the methodical foundation of the Confucian way of thinking. It shall be demonstrated that these texts contain 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.
In this seminar the texts have to be transmitted by the head of the lecture via email, because the text of Mencius in the translation of Richard Wilhelm is available only in the form of an e-book. The text of Hsün tse exists only in an English translation by Burton Watson and is not available any more.
Knowledge of the Chinese language is not necessary for the participation of the seminar.

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 08.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 15.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 22.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 29.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 05.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 12.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 19.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 26.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 03.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 10.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 17.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 07.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 14.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 21.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 28.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Mencius (372 B.C. - 289 B.C.) and Hsün tse (315B.C. - 235 B.C.) gave a better argumentative foundation to the concepts developed by Confucius arguing in a more systematic way. Studying their different views of the question whether the original nature of man is good or bad the bases of Confucianism can be worked out more clearly.
Mencius approaches to the concept of democracy, Hsün tse gives attention to the role of the ruler as an educator of the people.
The main purpose of this seminar is to work out the methodical foundation of the Confucian way of thinking. It shall be demonstrated that these texts contain 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.

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 these texts contain 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

Bauer, Wolfgang: Geschichte der chinesischen Philosophie. München 2009

Flägel, Victoria: Polarisierung in der chinesischen Philosophie bei den Konfuzianern Menzius und Xun Zi. Wie gegensätzlich sind sie wirklich? GRIN Verlag 2012

Kubin, Wolfgang: Meng Zi. Reden und Gleichnisse. Freiburg i. Br. 2012

Lau, D. C. (transl.): Mencius. A bilingual edition. Hongkong 2003

Wilhelm, Richard (Übersetzung). Mong Dsi - Die Lehrgespraeche des Meisters Meng K'o. E-Book. Philosophie des Ostens. Unterstützte Lesegerätegruppen: PC/MAC/eReader/Tablet. 350 S. 558 KB EPUB Best.-Nr.420910 2012

[Digitale Bibliothek]: Die Philosophie Indiens und Chinas. Bd. 94

Association in the course directory

BA M 8.2

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