EAS241H1: History of Chinese Philosophy

The course introduces the major philosophical traditions in China, such as Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism, and their historical development from ancient to modern times in four periods: the emergence of Confucianism, Daoism, and other minor schools; the introduction of Buddhism and the development of various sects of Chinese Mahayana Buddhism; the unfolding of neo-Confucianism; and the development of modern Chinese philosophy.