Chinese Cultural Chinese Cultural Canons and theirCanons and their

Modern ApplicationModern Application

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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.