Seminar on Chinese Philosophy (5 - 10cr)

Objective

After completion of the course the student is able to
- scrutinize critically on different trends of Chinese thought, role of traditional idea structures and concepts in Chinese Philosophy during Imperial, modern and contemporary China.

Content

Seminar on Chinese Philosophy is an advanced level course on Chinese thought and political philosophy. The content of the course will be provided by Nordic Network on Chinese Thought (NNCT) that is a network for Nordic scholars on Chinese thought. The purpose of the NNCT is to promote and facilitate discussion on Chinese philosophy and history of ideas within the Sinosphere and to provide a platform for open and critical dialogue, as well as for sharing topical research ideas and papers. The NNCT will also advance collaboration and dialogue with Asian scholars on related topics.

Qualifications

Master level studies in philosophy, political science theories, law studies or completion of following China courses: YMAT1108 Advanced Course in Chinese Philosophy and Politics or YMAT1107 Chinese Culture and History.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.

Sufficient and satisfactory (1-2): Performance is lacking in scope, superficial, or corresponds poorly to the assignment. The work may contain errors or obscurities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good and very good (3-4): Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill of the study material. The author addresses mostly correctly to the assignments and, but the work/tasks may contain some deficiencies.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Performance delineates an extensive whole and the students illustrates deep knowledge of the study material / topic. The answers/analysis of the assignments are mostly or completely flawless and/or illustrates justified thinking or critical contemplation. The work is well written and implemented.

Materials

Study material will consist of presented research papers and supporting articles or book chapters.

Further information

The course is arranged by the Nordic Network on Chinese Thought and is primarily aimed for researchers or students who possess solid knowledge of Chinese thought or Western political-philosophy.