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Chinese Cultural Chinese Cultural Canons and theirCanons and their
Modern ApplicationModern Application
GE1104
What are Chinese Cultural Canons?
- “Chinese Cultural Canons” refer to those great
books most venerated by Chinese mainstream
intellectual authorities.
- The selected canons are all authored or
completed by the greatest thinkers or the most
important personages in different aspects of
Chinese culture and have created a lasting
influence on Chinese people over a long span of
history.
What would happenif Confucius met Laozi
“Confucius Meeting Laozi“ was portrayed in excavated Han stone gravings
What would happenif Confucius met Laozi
Were they discussing issues such
as
environmental protection,
global warming,
or financial crisis?
A Battle of Wits
Why did Ge Li (Andy Lau), a Mohist, help to defend the Liang city?
Li Ka Shing 李嘉誠
Click the picture above to view video online
Li Ka Shing 李嘉誠1. Do you know what book is Li Ka Shing
reading in the video?
Answer: The Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch (六祖壇經 )
2. Why does he read it?
This course may help you find the answers
Course GoalCourse Goal
Chinese classical works are of great value in
terms of their applicability to the modern world.
Having an understanding of Chinese traditional
thinking is indispensable to our students, who
are leaders of our future, in tackling
contemporary critical issues.
Selected Course Outcomes
To recognise Chinese cultural canons and their historical context, genre and major characteristics.
To analyse the core values and ethics of Chinese culture.
To apply the knowledge learned from the course to discuss modern critical issues, such as family squabbles, commercial ethics, environmental protection, personal morality and social responsibilities.
Selected Course Topics
1. Politics and Management: Selected Readings of The Essence of Politics in the Zhen-guan Period (貞觀政要 )
2. Strategy: Selected Readings of The Art of War (孫子兵法 )
3. The Ways of Keeping Good Health: Selected Readings of The Inner Canon of Yellow Emperor (黃帝內經 )
4. Individual and Society: From the perspectives of the Confucian school and Daoism
Assessment
1. Class participation2. Homework3. Presentation 4. Online Discussion and Reflection 5. Group Project
Medium of instruction of this course is Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua), but an English section will be offered to non-Chinese speaking students. Please refer to the websites of Academic Regulations and Records Office and CCIV.