Chinese 216 - Classics,Canon,and Commentary in China

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Vassar College

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Studying classic or canonical texts through commentarial traditions is a near universal form of education in pre-modern cultures. This course examines the nature, development and evolution of canons and commentaries, focusing on the immensely influential Five Classics and the Four Books of the Chinese tradition. We also read and discuss seminal Western discussions of canonicity and hermeneutics, including works by Emerson, Jaroslav Pelikan, and Alasdair MacIntyre. Mr. Van Norden. Prerequisite: one course in any humanities discipline, or Asian Studies, or permission of instructor. Not offered in 2008/09.

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1.00

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Lecture

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www.vassar.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 437-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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