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- 24. Confucius's Comeback in a Global World Dec 9, 2016
- Confucian thought in the modern age; the West influences Chinese affairs; Mao's Cultural Revolution.
- 23. Neo-Confucianism and the Political Order Dec 9, 2016
- How neo-Confucianism reshapes Chinese education and government; studying Ouyang Xiu's essay.
- 22. Sima Guang and the Confucian Revival Dec 9, 2016
- The life and works of Chinese historian Sima Guang; how he adapts the lessons of the "Analects".
Books That Matter: The Analects of Confucius. Robert Andre LaFleur, Ph.D. Professor, Beloit College. Course No. 4642. 4.5. 39 reviews. 92% would recommend. Image not found. Sale. Own this Course. Instant Video. $239.95 $29.95. Instant Audio. $239.95 $19.95. Add to Cart. e-Gift. Wish List. Subscribe and Stream. Over 800 Great Courses.
Jan 1, 2016 · Books that Matter: The Analects of Confucius. Robert André LaFleur. 4.04. 134 ratings14 reviews. Compiled centuries before the birth of Jesus, the Analects of Confucius is anything but dry ancient philosophy. Many of its passages hold the same power as any great Socratic dialogue.
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With Books That Matter: The Analects of Confucius, explore one of the world's most important philosophical texts. Filled with rich historical context, detailed close readings of key passages, and stories of Confucius and his students (and critics), these 24 lectures are required learning for anyone who wants a solid grasp of Eastern philosophy.
Filled with rich historical context, detailed close readings of key passages, expert interpretations of larger cultural trends, and stories of Confucius and his most notable students (and critics), these lectures are required learning for anyone who wants a solid understanding of Eastern philosophy—and the ways a single book can cross ...
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- The Hidden Teaching Dynamic of the Analects. Before diving into the mysteries of the Analects, it's essential to get a broader view of Confucius and his style of teaching.
- The Analects: A Bird's-Eye View. The Analects, according to Professor LaFleur, shouldn't just be read. It should be lived. Learn how to enter the book's world by considering Confucius's imaginative ideas about living in society.
- The Man We Call Confucius. Who was Confucius? How did he manage to become one of the most important figures in world history? Get the full backstory on what historians know about the man called Confucius, including the opinions of thinkers like Mencius and Xunzi, and several illuminating passages from Chapter 10 of the Analects....
- How the Analects Is Organized. The structure of the Analects offers a helpful way in which to approach and understand the text's deeper meanings. Break down Confucius's book into its "chapters" (juan), the scattered nature of its tiny nuggets of knowledge ("analects"), and the generations of historical commentary winding among these approximately 500 individual sayings....
Books That Matter: The Analects of Confucius Audible Audiobook – Original recording. Robert André LaFleur (Author, Author, Narrator), The Great Courses (Publisher) 3.0 2 ratings. See all formats and editions. Audiobook. $0.00 Free with your Audible trial.
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