中国文化英语教程Unit ppt课件
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Confucius consulting Laozi about li
ቤተ መጻሕፍቲ ባይዱ Introduction
Why is Li Ran known as Laozi rather than Lizi? There are two explanations as to the source of “Laozi”. Some say during the period when Li Ran was alive, Lao and Li were pronounced in the same way. So “Laozi” actually sounded the same as “Lizi” at that time. The second legend is that Li Ran was born with white eyebrow and white beard like an old man. Thus he was called “Laozi”.
Introduction
The influence of Laozi
• The book has played a tremendous role in the development of Chinese culture.
• It became the basis of Daoism, the school of philosophy parallel to Confucianism in ancient China.
• The thought of Laozi formed the foundation of Daoism, the most influential indigenous school of religion in China.
Introduction
• It also exerts a direct impact on the characteristics, trends of thought and aesthetic sensibilities of the Chinese nation and is still playing a role in the development of Chinese thinking.
Unit 2
Laozi’s Philosophy of Non-action
Content
Lead-in Text study Exercises
Lead-in
“The Dao that can be trodden is not the enduring and unchanging Dao. The name that can be named is not the enduring and unchanging name. (Conceived of as) having no name, it is the Originator of heaven and earth; (conceived of as) having a name, it is the Mother of all things.”
Introduction
Laozi
• Laozi (《老子》), also known as Classic of the Way and Virtue (Dao De Jing.
• The author is generally believed to be Laozi.
• It consists of just over 5,000 Chinese characters. Its 81 chapters are divided into two parts, Dao (the Way) and De (Virtue).
• He was said to have once held a low civil position in the royal court, in charge of archival records of the Zhou Dynasty.
Introduction
• Laozi was a man of great learning. Even Confucius was said to have traveled miles to consult him.
Introduction
Laozi in the world
• It is first introduced into Europe possibly as early as the 15th century
• It has become one of the most translated philosophical works of ancient China.
Introduction
Laozi
• Laozi (about 571-471 BC), also called Laodan, surname Li, given name Ran and alias Boyang.
• He was a recluse (隐居者) who lived during the Spring and Autumn Period.
What’s the Chinese version of these lines?
Text study
Introduction Naturalness and Non-action The Philosophy of Non-contention Returning to Newborn State
• Famous versions of its translation include that of James Legge and that of Stephen Mitchell.
Introduction
The core of Laozi’s philosophy
• Many of Laozi’s enlightening views are based on his philosophy of naturalness and non-action.
ቤተ መጻሕፍቲ ባይዱ Introduction
Why is Li Ran known as Laozi rather than Lizi? There are two explanations as to the source of “Laozi”. Some say during the period when Li Ran was alive, Lao and Li were pronounced in the same way. So “Laozi” actually sounded the same as “Lizi” at that time. The second legend is that Li Ran was born with white eyebrow and white beard like an old man. Thus he was called “Laozi”.
Introduction
The influence of Laozi
• The book has played a tremendous role in the development of Chinese culture.
• It became the basis of Daoism, the school of philosophy parallel to Confucianism in ancient China.
• The thought of Laozi formed the foundation of Daoism, the most influential indigenous school of religion in China.
Introduction
• It also exerts a direct impact on the characteristics, trends of thought and aesthetic sensibilities of the Chinese nation and is still playing a role in the development of Chinese thinking.
Unit 2
Laozi’s Philosophy of Non-action
Content
Lead-in Text study Exercises
Lead-in
“The Dao that can be trodden is not the enduring and unchanging Dao. The name that can be named is not the enduring and unchanging name. (Conceived of as) having no name, it is the Originator of heaven and earth; (conceived of as) having a name, it is the Mother of all things.”
Introduction
Laozi
• Laozi (《老子》), also known as Classic of the Way and Virtue (Dao De Jing.
• The author is generally believed to be Laozi.
• It consists of just over 5,000 Chinese characters. Its 81 chapters are divided into two parts, Dao (the Way) and De (Virtue).
• He was said to have once held a low civil position in the royal court, in charge of archival records of the Zhou Dynasty.
Introduction
• Laozi was a man of great learning. Even Confucius was said to have traveled miles to consult him.
Introduction
Laozi in the world
• It is first introduced into Europe possibly as early as the 15th century
• It has become one of the most translated philosophical works of ancient China.
Introduction
Laozi
• Laozi (about 571-471 BC), also called Laodan, surname Li, given name Ran and alias Boyang.
• He was a recluse (隐居者) who lived during the Spring and Autumn Period.
What’s the Chinese version of these lines?
Text study
Introduction Naturalness and Non-action The Philosophy of Non-contention Returning to Newborn State
• Famous versions of its translation include that of James Legge and that of Stephen Mitchell.
Introduction
The core of Laozi’s philosophy
• Many of Laozi’s enlightening views are based on his philosophy of naturalness and non-action.