Progressive Confucianism and Its Critics
PHIL 327
Spring 2021
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CEAS 327 |
Contemporary "Confucianism" designates a diverse set of philosophical, social, political, and religious approaches that are rooted in traditional East Asia and are playing significant--and increasing--roles in the modern world. "Progressive Confucianism" designates a subset of these approaches, emphasizing the ways that the Confucian tradition has developed throughout the centuries and arguing both that modern Confucianism must continue to develop, and that a properly developed Confucianism has much to contribute to contemporary philosophy and to modern societies. This seminar will explore the background out of which progressive Confucianism has emerged; its distinctive approach and key contributions to Confucianism and to global philosophy more generally; and central criticisms that it has faced, with sources ranging from more conservative (or even fundamentalist) Confucians to liberals and progressives. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PHIL |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CEAS-MN)(CEAS)(CEAS-Phil/Reli)(PHIL)(PHIL-Philosophy)(PHIL-Social Jus) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
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Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Readings will all be in English, and drawn from recent books, journal articles, and current doctoral dissertations.
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Class participation and regular presentations are required, as are one short paper and one longer research paper. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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Students who have not taken a course dealing (at least in part) with Confucianism (of any era) will be required to take part in a 3-hour Confucianism Bootcamp near the beginning of the semester. |
| Instructor(s): Angle,Stephen Times: .M.W... 07:10PM-08:30PM; Location: ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 14 | | SR major: 6 | JR major: 3 | | |
| Seats Available: -1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 0 | FR: X |
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