西方思想经典

Unit 1 The Christian Bible
Genesis
Exodus
Gospel According to Matthew
Acts of the Apostles
Compare with China
1. Chinese Creation Stories
2. 汉译《 》之考察
Supplementary Reading
1. Is Religion Just Organized Superstition? Is Superstition Always Religious?
2. How Is Science Different from Religion?
3. Why I Am Not a Christian
Questions for Discussion
Unit 2 Greek & Roman Sages (1)
Socrates: The Apology
Plato: The Republic
Compare with China
1. Axial Age
2. 苏格拉底和孔子的言说方式比较
Supplementary Reading
雅典凭什么判苏格拉底死刑
Questions for Discussion
Unit 3 Greek & Roman Sages (2)
Aristotle: The Politics
Cicero: On the Laws
Compare with China
Great Learning and The Mean
Supplementary Reading
Marcus Tullius Cicero Quotes
Questions for Discussion
Unit 4 Medieval Christian Church Fathers
St. Augustine: The Enchiridion
Thomas Aquinas: Summa Contra Gentiles
Compare with China
Neo-Confucianism and Later Confucian Philosophy
Supplementary Reading
1. Common Characteristics of Scholasticism
2. St. Thomas Aquinas
Questions for Discussion
Unit 5 Renaissance Adventurers.
Christopher Columbus: Journal and Letter
Nicolo Machiavelli: The Prince
Compare with China
The Rise and Fall of 15th Century Chinese Seapower
Supplementary Reading
1. No Cheers for Columbus
2. Conservatives Hail for Columbus
Questions for Discussion
Unit 6 Religious Reformation
Desiderius Erasmus: A Pilgrimage for Religion’s Sake