深扣孔孟 (An Inquiry into Confucius and Mencius) from Coursera

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人應如何學習？學習的目標是什麼？

本單元旨在講述：(一) 孔孟儒家教育的目標與方法；(二) 儒家教學目標之實踐場域的特點；(三)「依師」和經典學習的重要性。

「自我」是什麼？人應如何轉化「自我」？

本單元闡述儒家主張之如何透過「修己」與「養心」以實踐「自我」之主體意志，並歸納孔孟思想中用以提昇自我心性、轉化自我的四種方法及重要性。

人應如何思考婚姻及家庭？

本單元旨在講解「君子之道」如何體現於男女夫妻關係及家庭人倫之相待，並解明孔孟家庭倫理觀的核心內容與開展面向。

在 21 世紀如何治理國家？如何安立合理的政治體制？

本單元講述並比較中西方「民本」與「民主」政治思想的異同，進而解說孔孟政治思想的核心價值及因之而來的理論範疇。

在 21 世紀「政治認同」與「文化認同」張力中如何抉擇？

本單元說解：(一)「中國」此一人文概念於東亞文化圈的理論發展；(二)「文化」與「政治」在「自」、「他」的互動過程中產生的四種張力類型；(三) 孔孟的人文思想。

在 21 世紀全球化時代中，如何維持友誼？「自我」與「他者」如何互動？

本單元講解：(一) 孔孟何以主張道德乃真實友誼的基礎；(二) 孔孟論「交友」之方；(三) 孔孟論「自我」與「他者」的四項互動原則。

在 21 世紀「自由」與「秩序」的張力之中，人應如何安立生命？

本單元旨在：(一) 透過「主體自由」與「客觀秩序」兩者關係的思考，重詮孔子「克己復禮」章的「仁」、「禮」關係之理論；(二) 解釋孟子「養浩然之氣」的修身工夫論及孟子的「氣論」對於古代「氣」思想的翻轉。

人如何面對死亡？

本單元旨在透過對孔孟生死觀及其價值理念的解說，引領當代人如何看待生與死的課題；並經由對道教、佛教、基督教等宗教生死觀的比較，彰顯孔孟生死觀的人文精神意義。

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沒有將哲學概念連結現代社會，而僅止於探討其起源與脈絡。

運用中、日、韓三國文化對儒家思想的詮釋，比較不同文化的視角。

深入淺出地解析儒家思想的核心概念，如「自我」、「修己」與「仁義禮智信」。

涵蓋儒家思想的各個面向，從個人修養到社會治理，提供全面的理解。

提供具體實例和案例，幫助學習者將儒家思想應用於實際生活。

由專門研究儒家思想的教授授課，具有學術權威性。

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深入淺出的道德教育

這門課深入淺出地講解了孔孟思想，對自我完善、人際交往、家庭倫理和政治理論等方面進行了全面闡述。通過對日韓儒者對孔孟思想的詮釋的比較，更能清晰地區分東亞各國儒家思想發展的異同。總體而言，這門課有助於理解中國傳統文化的邏輯和思維方式，並在現代文化背景下進行思考。

現代文化背景下思考

"...有助於理解中國傳統文化的邏輯和思維方式，並在現代文化背景下進行思考。"

比較東亞儒家思想

"...通過對日韓儒者對孔孟思想的詮釋的比較，更能清晰地區分東亞各國儒家思想發展的異同。"

深入淺出

"這門課深入淺出地講解了孔孟思想，..."

等待同儕評分才能獲得證書

"Me molesta mucho que para obtener le certificado hay que esperar la calificación de los compañeros."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in 深扣孔孟 (An Inquiry into Confucius and Mencius) with these activities:

复习先修课程

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这门课程是建立在对儒家思想的理解之上的，复习先修课程将使学生在整个课程中受益匪浅。

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复习孔子的生平和主要思想
复习孟子的生平和主要思想
复习儒家主要经典，如《论语》和《孟子》
复习儒家思想在东亚文化圈的影响

参加儒家思想讨论小组

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参加讨论小组将为学生提供一个与他人讨论儒家思想的机会，这将有助于加深理解和批判性思维。

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寻找一个儒家思想讨论小组
积极参与小组讨论
与小组成员分享自己的见解和观点
从他人的见解和观点中学习

练习应用儒家原则

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练习是掌握任何技能或知识的关键，练习应用儒家原则将有助于学生将其内化并将其应用到自己的生活中。

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确定自己想要应用的儒家原则
制定一个练习计划
在日常生活中践行儒家原则
反思自己的进步并根据需要进行调整

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创建儒家思想相关的视频或播客

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创建内容将迫使学生深入思考儒家思想，并以一种新的方式表达他们的理解，从而加深他们的理解。

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选择一个儒家思想相关的主题
研究该主题并收集信息
创建视频或播客脚本
录制和编辑视频或播客

创建儒家思想相关的在线课程或讲座

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创建在线课程或讲座将要求学生成为儒家思想的专家，并以一种清晰和有条理的方式向他人传授他们的知识。

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确定课程或讲座的主题
研究该主题并收集信息
创建课程或讲座大纲
创建课程或讲座内容
推广和宣传课程或讲座

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Learners who complete 深扣孔孟 (An Inquiry into Confucius and Mencius) will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Museum curator

Museum Curators plan and manage exhibitions, conduct research, and care for collections. They may work in museums, historical societies, or other cultural institutions. This course would help build a foundation for a Museum Curator by providing a deep understanding of Confucian and Mencian thought, which is essential for understanding the cultural heritage of East Asia. The course would also provide insights into the ethical and political dimensions of museum curation.

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Cultural Heritage Manager

Cultural Heritage Managers oversee the preservation and interpretation of cultural artifacts and sites. They may work in museums, historical societies, or government agencies. This course would help build a foundation for a Cultural Heritage Manager by providing a deep understanding of Confucian and Mencian thought, which is essential for understanding the cultural heritage of East Asia. The course would also provide insights into the ethical and political dimensions of cultural heritage management.

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Historian

Historians research, analyze, interpret, and write about the past. They may work in academia, museums, libraries, or government agencies. This course would help build a foundation for a Historian by providing a deep understanding of Confucian and Mencian thought, which is essential for understanding the history of East Asia. The course would also provide insights into the ethical and political dimensions of historical research and interpretation.

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Teacher

Teachers educate students at all levels, from preschool through college. They may work in public schools, private schools, or other educational settings. This course would help build a foundation for a Teacher by providing a deep understanding of Confucian and Mencian thought, which is a major tradition in East Asian education. The course would also provide insights into the ethical and political dimensions of teaching.

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Religious Studies Scholar

Religious Studies Scholars study the beliefs and practices of religious traditions. They may work in academia, research institutions, or other settings. This course would help build a foundation for a Religious Studies Scholar by providing a deep understanding of Confucianism and Mencianism, which are major traditions in East Asian religion. The course would also provide insights into the ethical and political dimensions of religious studies.

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Philosopher

Philosophers study the fundamental nature of reality, knowledge, and existence. They may work in academia, research institutions, or other settings. This course would help build a foundation for a Philosopher by providing a deep understanding of Confucian and Mencian thought, which is a major tradition in East Asian philosophy. The course would also provide insights into the ethical and political dimensions of philosophical inquiry.

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Sociologist

Sociologists study the social behavior of human beings. They may work in academia, research institutions, or other settings. This course would help build a foundation for a Sociologist by providing a deep understanding of Confucian and Mencian thought, which is a major tradition in East Asian social thought. The course would also provide insights into the ethical and political dimensions of sociological research.

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Political Scientist

Political Scientists study the theory and practice of politics and government. They may work in academia, government, or other settings. This course would help build a foundation for a Political Scientist by providing a deep understanding of Confucian and Mencian thought, which is a major tradition in East Asian political thought. The course would also provide insights into the ethical and political dimensions of political science.

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Theologian

Theologians study the nature of God and religious doctrine. They may work in academia, religious institutions, or other settings. This course may be useful for a Theologian by providing a deep understanding of Confucianism and Mencianism, which are major traditions in East Asian religion. The course would also provide insights into the ethical and political dimensions of theological inquiry.

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Economist

Economists study the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. They may work in academia, government, or other settings. This course may be useful for an Economist by providing a deep understanding of Confucianism and Mencianism, which are major traditions in East Asian economic thought. The course would also provide insights into the ethical and political dimensions of economic research.

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Lawyer

Lawyers advise clients on legal matters and represent them in court. They may work in private practice, government, or other settings. This course may be useful for a Lawyer by providing a deep understanding of Confucianism and Mencianism, which are major traditions in East Asian law. The course would also provide insights into the ethical and political dimensions of legal practice.

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Journalist

Journalists gather, analyze, and report on news and current events. They may work for newspapers, magazines, websites, or other media outlets. This course may be useful for a Journalist by providing a deep understanding of Confucianism and Mencianism, which are major traditions in East Asian culture. The course would also provide insights into the ethical and political dimensions of journalism.

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Public Relations Specialist

Public Relations Specialists manage the public image of organizations and individuals. They may work for corporations, government agencies, or other organizations. This course may be useful for a Public Relations Specialist by providing a deep understanding of Confucianism and Mencianism, which are major traditions in East Asian culture. The course would also provide insights into the ethical and political dimensions of public relations.

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Archaeologist

Archaeologists study human history and prehistory through the excavation and analysis of material remains. They may work in academia, museums, or other settings. This course may be useful for an Archaeologist by providing a deep understanding of Confucianism and Mencianism, which are major traditions in East Asian culture. The course would also provide insights into the ethical and political dimensions of archaeological research.

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Anthropologist

Anthropologists study the behavior, origin, and development of humans. They may work in academia, research institutions, or other settings. This course may be useful for an Anthropologist by providing a deep understanding of Confucianism and Mencianism, which are major traditions in East Asian culture. The course would also provide insights into the ethical and political dimensions of anthropological research.

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