Great Books V  Spring 2015
  The Analects of Confucius  
To be silent and understand, to learn without tiring, never to weary of teaching others - this much I can do.

2.16.15

Read Books 1-10

  1. Why is Confucius considered to be wise?
  2. What are the Confucian Virtues, and how are we to achieve them?
  3. How do the Analects agree/conflict with Hindu wisdom?
  4. Identify favorite/difficult aphorisms.
  5. Be prepared to write your own Analect statements, based on your own experience.

 

The Analects of Our Class

 

2.19.15

Read Books 11-20

We will continue to focus on Confucian Virtue and comparisons with Hindu wisdom.

Be prepared to lead the discussion of your chapter as noted below:

XI Joshua

XII Alana

XIII Rosie

XIV Dan

XV Karen & Danielle

XVI Landon

XVII Arianne & Alice

XVIII Tobin

XIX Sarah

XX Jenieva