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Applying Classical Chinese Philosophy to Contemporary Politics and Culture

This workshop will introduce some of the most important thinkers, texts, and ideas from the golden age of classical Chinese philosophy (ca. 6th – 3rd c. BCE), with a focus on how ancient Chinese ideas about ethics, society, and statecraft can be applied to contemporary issues. Led by Luke Waring, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Asian Studies, University of Texas at Austin.

Image: Tang dynasty (8th c. CE) portrait of Confucius, Wu Daozi 吳道子

    • Starts:
    • October 19, 2023
    • Ends:
    • October 19, 2023
    • Time Detail:
    • 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
    • Learning Format:
    • In-Person
    • Location details:
    • Meyerson conference room of the Will C. Hogg building (WCH 4.118), UT Austin
    • Type of Course:
    • Workshops
    • Offered to:
    • Texas
    • Registration and Info:

    • Any recommended readings/viewings will be distributed ahead of time via PDFs and links. Each participant will receive a complimentary copy of the book, Readings in Classical Chinese Philosophy, Philip J. Ivanhoe and Bryan W. Van Norden, eds, Third Edition (Indianapolis: Hackett, 2023).

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