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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Humanity & Nature in Chinese Thought course, provided by edX by associating with the University of Hong Kong, is all about making the ethics and behaviour right, issuing guidelines and its importance. Humanity & Nature in Chinese Thought course introduces the candidates to traditional China and its ethical thought and logic. It focuses on the vast difference between the thinking of Westerners and Chinese, its understanding of right and wrong, bad & good.

Humanity & Nature in Chinese Thought describes how there are two directions standing opposite to each other covered under the natural dao model of traditional China. The studies of ethical paths, distinct human guiding organ and Confucian version will also be included in this program.

The map that internally is responsible for the bad or good choices of life and its correlation with nature like a plant, alternate Chinese human based naturalism, a broader sense of normative guidance will be explained in the course in relation to classical Chinese philosophers and Indo European way of thinking.

The Highlights

Programme tenure of 8 weeks
Only 2 to 3 hours of weekly dedication required towards the course
Duly designed self-learning program
Official association with the University of Hong Kong
Unpaid course teaching
Certificate verified from the University of Hong Kong
E-learning experience
edX is the program provider
Certificate is shareable
Chinese and English transcripts option given

Programme Offerings

Discussion Forums
Digital study aids
Online studies
Weekly quiz
Hand-outs

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 4156	yes	HKU Hong Kong

Here are the details that candidates must go through regarding the fee of Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought program:

Excluding the official certification, there is no fee for the course.
Certification fee and upgrade to verified track amount is Rs.4,156 /-

Fee details for Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought

Fee Category	Amount In Rs.
Enrollment fee	Rs.0/-
Certification Cost	Rs.4,156 /-

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Completion of the study of Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought program is a must for gaining a certificate. For certification from The University of Hong Kong candidates should apply under the verified track, pay the said price of certification and pass in all the assessments held during the course.

What you will learn

Knowledge of history

After the successful completion of Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought program by edX, here is what candidates will learn:

Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought course demonstrate candidates the interpretive, argumentative and analytical skills.
The course teaches the candidates how to reflect on the connections between nature and humanity.
Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought course make the candidates learn about the theories of connection between nature and humanity.
All of the teachings make the candidates learn classical Chinese philosophy and thought process as a whole.
Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought course teach the candidates how to examine the various co-relations in a critical manner.
Candidates learn the identities through Chinese thought and their strengths & weaknesses.
Even the beginner students understand concepts and characteristics of Chinese philosophy and ideas of logic.
Candidates understand the western law metaphor and the role it plays in Western ethics and science.

Who it is for

Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought program by edX is rendered suitable for everyone in general but it is recommended for these participants:

Individuals who are freshers, professionals or students who have a liking towards the topics of humanities and nature can opt for Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought course.
Humanitarians and nature enthusiasts can also opt for Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought program.
Citizens of different nationalities wanting to learn about the Chinese school of thought can do the course.

Admission Details

Participants willing to sign up for Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought course must have a look at the steps for signing up given below:

Step 1: Press the URL below, make an edX account under your name. https://www.edx.org/

Step 2: Add your information while signing up and then search for Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought course.

Step 3: Click the program URL written underneath: https://www.edx.org/course/humanity-and-nature-in-chinese-thought

Step 4: Candidates have now been registered in the audit track.

Step 5: Since Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought course is currently archived, candidates cannot pay for the verified track. They can keep a track on the website for further updates.

The Syllabus

Entrance survey
Navigating edX
Technical issues
Hello and welcome

Naturalism vs supernaturalism
Introduction
The Chinese naturalism: humanism and physical naturalism
What is ethics?
The fields of philosophy
The Chinese classics: religion or philosophy?
Types of ethical inquiry
The Chinese language
Introduction to ancient China: geography, history, comparison with the West
The birth of Chinese philosophical thought
Using metaphor to approach meaning
The doctrine of 天命 tian ming
Week summary
Meaning and mind maps
Week quiz
Using metaphor to understand天命 tian ming
Discussion

Discourse and performance
Introduction
Confucius and ancestor veneration
Name and roles
The educational role of father and ruler
Analysis of convention
Rituals 禮 li as metaphor for social conventions
Rituals, transmissions, roles
Confucius on punishment
Discourse and performance
Rectifying names 正名 zheng ming
Discussion
Summary
Quiz
Q & A
Confucius theory of human nature

Mozi’s argument against conventionalism
The moral reforms impasse
The clash between Mozi’s utilitarianism and Confucian convention
Introduction
Introduction to logic
Scientific reasoning and inductive logic
Logic and law metaphor
Western moral psychology and logic
Logic and practical reasoning
Scientific reasoning and inductive logic
Problems of moral naturalism
Mozi’s political theory
Mozi’s concept of 法 fa measurement
Political hierarchy and consultation
Discussion
Quiz
Summary

Mencius challengers: Yang Zhu and Mozi
Introduction
Yang Zhu: Natural ethical egoism
Defending the Confucian burial ceremony
道 dao (path) and 心 xin (heart-mind)
Mencius’ internal account of morality
Mencius’ examples: the child by the well
The four seeds of the heart-mind
Mencius plant analogy
Critique of Mencius
Summary
Quiz
Q & A
Discussion
Sagehood and the problem of evil
Mencius movement toward Daoism

Shen Dao’s great Dao
Introduction
Summary
Discussion
Q & A
Quiz
Daoism’s anti-language problem
Laozi, Mancius, modern examples
Laozi: a dao of reversal
Shen Dao’s great Duo
Shen Dao and the perspective paradox
Laozi: the introduction to Laozi
Fatalism and the great Duo
無為 wu wei: the perspective paradox returns
Laozi’s theory of desires and 無為 wu wei

Hand-outs
Readings

Exit survey
Farewell message

Summary
Introduction
Quiz
Conclusion and closing message
Discussion
Buddhism and Neo-Confucianism
After the Qin: the Han dynasty
Humans in hierarchy of nature
Xunzi’s students and the Qin dynasty
Economics: “equality via inequality”
Xunzi’s naturalism
Xunzi’s pessimistic moral psychology

Politics: Zhuangzi and tolerance
Introduction
Summary
Quiz
Q and A
Discussion
Conflict in Zhuangzi’s advice
Zhuangzi’s advice: skill transcendence
Zhuangzi’s advice: open mindedness and convention-following
Dangers of relativism
Self-defeating origin theories
Dreams: broadening our perspective
Modesty about our perspective
Zhuangzi’s skepticism
Zhuangzi’s axis of daos
Hui Shi’s monism

Zhuangzi: textual and filiation issues
Introduction
The pipes of heaven 天籟 tian lai
Summary: Zhuangzi’s relativism
Discussion
Quiz
Zhuangzi’s pun: norms & contexts of use
Daoist timeliness
Phases of dao guidance
Language: relativism and realism
Zhuangzi’s: No single correct dao
Indexicals in Zhuangzi
Priority of 道 dao over 天 tian
Refutation of Mencius: part 2
Refutation of Mencius: part 1

Instructors

HKU Hong Kong Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is HKU?

HKU refers to the University of Hong Kong which is providing certification for Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought program.

2: What is the current status of the program?

As of now, edX has archived Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought program and the next dates will soon be announced. Thus, interested candidates must check the website.

3: What are the preparations that a candidate has to make prior to the course?

Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought course do not contain any specific requirements, once signed up candidates can start with their learning at their own speed.

4: What is the level and language of the course?

Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought course impart learning on an introductory level and the language it is imparted in is English.

5: What is the main subject of the course and what are the available video transcripts on the website?

The main subject of Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought course in humanities and the video transcripts are available in Chinese and English.

6: What is the type ofHumanity and Nature in Chinese Thought course and how much time does the candidate have to give?

Candidates have to dedicate only 2 to 3 hours weekly for the course from their schedule and Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought course is designed in a self-paced manner for the candidates.

7: Who is going to impart the teachings of Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought course?

The instructor of Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought course is Mr. Chad Hanson who is the chair professor of Chinese philosophy, Emeritus, University of Hong Kong.

8: What services does edX offer?

edX offers chances to donate to them, a blog to read, media kit and online apps for android and IOS.

9: What will the candidates learn from Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought course?

They will learn about argumentative, analytical skills, Chinese philosophy and thought process, humanities and importance of nature.