Course Name :  Introductory to Chinese Ancient Philosophies ( 古人說，古哲班 )  

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Have you heard “Confucius says ….” ? or “Chinese proverb says ….” ? or “The ancient Chinese has a saying …”?  But, there hasn’t been a single source that can describe fully of where these sayings come from. Partly because of the vast scope of literature written by nearly 80 generations since Confucius’s time, it is now virtually impossible to learn and understand all these ancient Chinese philosophies.

What is Chinese Ancient Philosophy ?

It is the various philosophies written down by ancient Chinese throughout the past 4000 years. As China went through periods of ups and downs, some thinkers offered their views on how things behave or should behave. This includes Confucius on how people should behave, Suen-zi on how military or strategists should behave, Lao-zi on how souls should behave, Han-xiang-zi on how leaders should behave, Mong-zi on how democracy should be upheld, as well as thousands of “commandments” to people on their daily behavior.

What  will  I  learn? 

This course will teach you what Suen-zi says on winning wars or any conflicts, Han-xiang-zi says on how to become a leader, and some selected sayings from various ancient Chinese philosophers. You will learn how these philosophies have shaped the behaviours of the Chinese people now, and even some other peoples who had strong links with ancient China. You will learn some of the possible historic reasons behind why Chinese think or behave the way they do.

What can I do with it ?

You will benefit from the wisdom of these ancient Chinese philosophers and add their insights to human behaviours to your own experiences, making a well-rounded thinker. With the knowledge of the Suen-zi’s teachings, you could see how a conflict could be handled. If you want to rise up the corporate ladder, Han-Xiang-zi’s teachings should give you a little push upward.

What long is this course ?

This introductory course is 12 weeks long, and 3 hours per weekend.

Any prerequisite for this course ?

An open and active mind.