The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 9)
Like James Dean, Confucius was much bigger in death than he was in his own lifetime. It wasn't until the Han Dynasty that Confucianism enjoyed a major triumph. This time we'll look at Dong Zhongshu wh...
28 Apr 202420min
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 8)
We've already explored the Ru School of Philosophy and the thought of Confucius, Mengzi and Xunzi. This time we look at Legalism and the most important philosophers of this school of thought. We'll lo...
21 Apr 202422min
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 7)
This episode will focus on the life of Mengzi and his philosophy. We'll also introduce Mengzi's legendary mother. Then we'll finish off with another Confucianist great from this era, Xunzi 荀子. Learn m...
17 Apr 202420min
S9E04 | Be like Kong Rong
This Chinese Saying, or at least the story, is rather well-known. The story of young Kong Rong and the bowl of pears. Kǒng Róng Ràng Lí 孔融让梨. This perennial children's favorite has a nice moral lesson...
7 Apr 20247min
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 6)
This time around we will explore the other major Ru philosophers who established rival schools of thought, including Mozi 墨子. Then we'll explore the early life of Mengzi 孟子 (a.k.a. Mencius) and what h...
7 Apr 202422min
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 5)
This time we move beyond Confucius to look at some of the other schools of thought that contended with each other during the Spring and Autumn Period of the Zhou Dynasty. This included the School of N...
31 Mars 202411min
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 4)
The story of Confucius and what he taught continues with an introduction to his disciples. We also look at Confucian core beliefs as well as selected quotes from the Analects. Learn more about your ad...
24 Mars 202419min
