Philosophy provides a framework that teaches people how to think logically and critically. Through this framework, philosophy helps people to look for answers for questions like, 'What is the origin and meaning of life?' and 'How to build a happy world?' Even Chinese philosophy and Western philosophy share these common concerns, Chinese philosophy is still very different from the west, particularly in the way that it structures the cosmos, and the relation of the human and the universe. The course shall give an introduction to Chinese philosophy, alongside with its history of development. The historical approach to philosophical studies allows students to understand how different schools of philosophy in China are solidified out of the vast, vague, and sometimes appearing contradicting assumptions and hypotheses.

CILO-1: Critically assess core ideas, values, and practices of various Chinese philosophical traditions. CILO-2: Understand the cultural, historical, and intellectual development of Chinese Philosophy. CILO-3: Discuss in writing and orally the place of various Chinese philosophical traditions in contemporary social, political, and cultural contexts.