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History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China

Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers
Confucianism
Moism
Zhuangzi
Daoism
Taoism
Analects
Warring States Period
Philosophy
Africana Philosophy
Chinese Philosophy
Laozi
Motsu
Gender Roles
Confucius
Critical Race Theory
Mengzi
Ethics
Afrocentricity
Etiquette
Social Hierarchy

Peter Adamson teams up with Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers, and Karyn Lai to represent the philosophical traditions of ancient India, Africa and the African diaspora, and classical China. Website: www.historyofphilosophy.net.

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Does Han Feizi’s focus on “standards” allow him to provide a more realistic political theory than the Confucian focus on moral cultivation?

The Han Feizi and its “three pillars” of Legalist philosophy: fa (standards), shu (strategy), and shi (positional power).

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Was the short-lived Qin empire, which unified China to put an end to the Warring States period, Legalism in action?

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The “fa-thinkers” Shang Yang and Han Feizi encourage the rigorous application of “standards,” including law, reward, and punishment.

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Recent Guests

Bryan Van Norden
James Munro Taylor Chair in Philosophy at Vassar College
Vassar College
Episode: HPC 50. Bryan Van Norden on Warring States Philosophy
Hans-Georg Moeller
Professor of Philosophy at the University of Macau
University of Macau
Episode: HPC 49. Hans-Georg Moeller on the Zhuangzi
Hans-Georg Müller
Leading expert on the Shuangzi (presentation teased in episode)
Episode: HPC 48. Off the Beaten Path: Wandering in the Zhuangzi
Chiu Wai-Wai
Philosopher and educator at Lingnan University
Lingnan University
Episode: HPC 43. Chiu Wai-Wai on the Zhuangzi and Mohism
Robin Wang
Professor of Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University
Loyola Marymount University
Episode: HPC 39. Robin Wang on Yin-Yang Thinking
Chris Fraser
Chan Professor in the School of Chinese at the University of Hong Kong
University of Hong Kong
Episode: HPC 32. Chris Fraser on Mohism
Chris Frazier
A leading specialist on the Moas and author of works on Moism.
Episode: HPC 31. Push and Pull: Mohist Dialectic
Ting Mien Lee
Professor of Philosophy at the University of Macau
University of Macau
Episode: HPC 28. Ting Mien Lee on Mohism and Confucianism
Amy Olberding
Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
Episode: HPC 23. Amy Olberding on Confucian Ethics

Hosts

Peter Adamson
Host with a long-running focus on non-Western philosophy; involved in multiple series and affiliated with prominent universities.
Karyn Lai
Co-host and philosopher specializing in cross-cultural philosophy and the interplay of language and reality across traditions.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 721 ratings
  • Excellent, life-changing!

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    5
    ABee
    a year ago
  • Great Introduction to Chinese Philosophy

    The most accessible introduction to Chinese philosophy and the ways it’s interpreted today I’ve listend to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cdongowski
    Germanya year ago
  • Missing episodes 2-6

    Hi Peter, can’t find these episodes. Any hope?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sirjeeeee
    India2 years ago
  • The best survey of philosophy you could ask for

    I’ve been listening to this podcast from the beginning and it has been of the highest order—which should be expected of anyone familiar with the History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeniusOfSound
    United States3 years ago
  • Awesome stuff

    A great resource for anyone trying to break away from the exclusivity and tunnel vision of the traditional western mindset

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    InsultingRetard
    United States4 years ago

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HPC 50. Bryan Van Norden on Warring States Philosophy
Q: Bryan, do you think that there's a different extent to which these three groups can be considered philosophical schools?
Yes, there isn't a single, clean partition into fixed schools. The Moists and Confucians show stronger, more coherent traditions, while Daoism and its figures (like Zhuangzi) can be understood as more fluid or decentralized, with shifting authorship and interpretations shaping how we classify them.
HPC 39. Robin Wang on Yin-Yang Thinking
Q: What does the pairing of male and female with yin-yang tell us about gender conceptions in the Warring States period?
It indicates that Dao De Jing values feminine qualities, portraying Yin as a cosmic force essential for generative processes.
HPC 39. Robin Wang on Yin-Yang Thinking
Q: Is there a more specific take on yin-yang in Taoist philosophy?
Yes, it emphasizes the hidden aspects and the dynamic interplay between Yin and Yang.
HPC 28. Ting Mien Lee on Mohism and Confucianism
Q: How would you compare Moism to other forms of consequentialism?
Moism emphasizes duty and caring for vulnerable people while being a form of consequentialism that is distinct due to its religious undertones.
HPC 28. Ting Mien Lee on Mohism and Confucianism
Q: What do you think the conflict between Confucianism and Moism concerning war is as clear as that?
While both traditions advocate for kindness and righteousness, they differ in the standards for justifying war, with Moism being more restrictive.

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