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Course Number: 
S203
Department (unused): 
PHIL
Description: 
<p>In-person course. An introduction to the foundational works of ancient Chinese thought from the ruling ideologies of the earliest historical dynasties, through the Warring States masters, to the Qin and Han empires. Topics include Confucianism and Daoism, the role of the intellectual in ancient Chinese society, and the nature and performance of wisdom.&#160;1 Credit. Session B: July 1 – August 2. Tuition: $5070.</p>
Instructor Name: 
Mick Hunter
Subject Code (deprecated): 
PHIL
Subject Number (unused): 
PHILS203
Meeting Pattern (deprecated): 
MWF 9.00-11.15
Term Code: 
202402
CRN: 
30684
Instructor UPI (unused): 
14379812
Session (deprecated): 
H5B
Distributional Designation (deprecated): 
LMIP
Syllabus Link: 
https://yale.instructure.com/courses/97752/assignments/syllabus
Subject Code (tax): 
PHIL
Meeting Pattern (tax): 
MWF 9.00-11.15
Distributional Designation (tax): 
LMIP
YCHU
Session (tax): 
H5B
Course Format (tax): 
LMIP
YCHU
Course Categories: 
Global Cultures and Social Issues
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PHIL S203 (CRN: 30684)

Instructors: Mick Hunter
Dates: H5B
Course Mode: LMIP, YCHU
Meeting Times: MWF 9.00-11.15
Distributional Requirements: LMIP, YCHU

In-person course. An introduction to the foundational works of ancient Chinese thought from the ruling ideologies of the earliest historical dynasties, through the Warring States masters, to the Qin and Han empires. Topics include Confucianism and Daoism, the role of the intellectual in ancient Chinese society, and the nature and performance of wisdom. 1 Credit. Session B: July 1 – August 2. Tuition: $5070. (View syllabus)


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