Neo-Daoism

City Lit

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In London

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    London

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From around the 2nd to the 6th centuries, classical Daoism was given a cultural direction based on a concern with the nature of the Dao (‘Way’) and possible immortality. This ‘movement’ became known as ‘dark learning’ (Xuanxue). The goal of Xuanxue was to unlock the mystery of the Dao and bring to light its nature and function as it affects human being and flourishing in the cosmos.

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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

Give a simple exposition of some of the basic ideas of ‘Neo-Daoism’.

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Course programme

• Key Neo-Daoist thinkers, in brief, such as He Yan, Wang Bi, Ji Kang and Ruan Ji.
• Key concepts such as ‘ziran’ (naturalness, spontaneity), ‘wu’ (nothingness), ‘wu wei’ (non-doing).
• ‘Pure Conversation’ as a philosophical/cultural way of life.

The course will run in a seminar format with short slide presentation including Q&A and group discussion. No outside work is required. Nothing other than your own note-making materials.

Additional information

You might be interested in John Goff's Neo-Confucianism, (HP122) on 23.2.19. For further information about the full range of philosophy courses on offer, please go to our website - General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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