Confucian Thought

AY2015/2016 Semester 1

This course traces the genesis of Confucian thought in China. It also examines the development of Confucianism in different historical and geographical context. It touches on the important figures that advocated and changed this school of thought and the reasons behind such changes. It introduces students to the major texts of Confucianism and the core thinking of this school of thought. It also explores the impacts that Confucianism brought about to governments as well as people.