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The Philosophy of Art (Aesthetics): Exploring the Nature of Art, Beauty, and Taste.

The Philosophy of Art (Aesthetics): Exploring the Nature of Art, Beauty, and Taste (A Lecture) (Welcome, my fellow aesthetes and art aficionados! Grab your monocles and berets, because we're diving…

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Chinese History

The history of Chinese philosophy: Exploring the evolution of major schools of thought like Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism throughout different dynastic periods.

Chinese Philosophy: A Whirlwind Tour Through Dynasties & Ideas (Hold onto your Hats!) (Professor [Your Name], Dept. of Ancient Wisdom & Modern Shenanigans) Alright, settle in class! Today, we're embarking…

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Chinese History

Investigating the philosophy of Mohism, exploring the teachings of Mozi which championed universal love, impartiality, and the importance of collective welfare, offering a contrasting viewpoint to Confucian and Legalist ideas.

Mohism: The Anti-Confucian Crusaders of Ancient China (A Lecture) (Professor pulls up to the podium, looking slightly disheveled, sporting a t-shirt that reads "Universal Love is My Superpower" and a…

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Understanding the principles of Legalism, examining this philosophy that advocated for strict laws, harsh punishments, and a strong, centralized state to achieve social order and agricultural and military strength.

Lecture: Legalism - The Original "Tough on Crime" Philosophy (and Why it Still Matters) 🏛️⚖️⛓️ (Professor rambles onto stage, adjusts oversized glasses, and nearly trips over a stack of ancient…

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Delving into the philosophy of Taoism, studying the concepts attributed to Laozi and Zhuangzi concerning living in harmony with the ‘Tao’ (the Way), emphasizing spontaneity, simplicity, and detachment from worldly desires.

Wallowing in the Way: A Humorous (and Slightly Tipsy) Journey into Taoism (Lecture begins with a slightly disheveled professor, Professor Willow Wiseman, adjusting his spectacles and taking a large swig…

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Exploring the philosophy of Confucianism, analyzing the core teachings of Confucius (Kong Fuzi) emphasizing ethics, social harmony, filial piety, and the importance of virtuous leadership in maintaining societal order and stability.

Confucianism: The Art of Being a Decent Human (and Running a Tight Ship) (Lecture Hall, somewhere in the annals of Academia. Professor Plumfeather, a man whose tweed jacket seems to…

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