Early Chinese Thought through a Comparative Lens

This five-week course offers an introduction to ancient Chinese thought through the lens of comparative studies. How have Western concepts, in particular Christian and ancient Greek philosophical ideas, influenced our understanding of early Chinese thought? We will further examine how how our understanding early Chinese thought has been shaped by its long reception history, and how recent discoveries challenge our assumptions. Ultimately, we will reflect on how to approach the ancient Chinese texts through a specialized yet global perspective. Full schedule coming soon.

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Your Instructor

Sara Barrera Rubio

PhD in East Asian Studies
Princeton University

Sara is a PhD Candidate at Princeton University. Her primary research field is early Chinese intellectual history, and the secondary is ancient Greek philosophy, and comparative studies.

History of IdeasAncient PhilosophyReception HistoryComparative Studies

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$140

What you'll learn

Developing critical skills in the study of antiquity

Introduction into key ideas in early Chinese thought

Situating early Chinese thought in a comparative and global context

Reconstructing reception history

What You Get

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Small discussion groups

Maximum 15 students for personalized attention

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