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About the Course

This sequence of four courses will propose a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of Chinese cultural history conceived of as a succession of
modes of rationality (philosophical, bureaucratic, and economic). The focus will be on the moments of paradigm shift from one mode of
rationality to another. For each of these moments, cultural facts and artifacts—thought, literature, ritual—will be examined in relationship to
changing social, political, and economic systems. The first two courses will cover the periods of the Warring States (481-256 BCE) and the
Period of Division (220-589 CE), with a brief excursion into the Han (206 BCE-220 CE). The Warring States laid the social and c...
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Top reviews

YL

Dec 19, 2019

Excellent! After this course, I yield an proper understanding of the role of religions in the Period Of Division and of the mutual impact of them.

RT

Oct 16, 2020

Thank you so much, Prof Lagerwey and Coursera. The four courses on China were most amazing and academic.

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By Fred I

Sep 19, 2018

Excellent presentation skills by the professor. Course flows in a interesting and intelligent manner. Explanation of old Chinese documents and current writings is clear and concise. It appears that a lot of time has been put into the course.

By Razvan T

Oct 17, 2020

Thank you so much, Prof Lagerwey and Coursera. The four courses on China were most amazing and academic.

By YunLiang L

Dec 20, 2019

Excellent! After this course, I yield an proper understanding of the role of religions in the Period Of Division and of the mutual impact of them.

By Pavankumar B

Mar 21, 2020

One of the most Concise MOOC courses I have done which is oriented to the history of religion.

By Deleted A

Mar 28, 2019

The Course is very interesting in itself but much better as 2/4 part of the series.

By John V T

Oct 26, 2022

Excellent, well-organized and easy to appreciated course

By Carol L

Jul 16, 2024

The course is challenging, in=depth, and insightful.

By Claudio P

Sep 3, 2022

Very interesting. Quite complex but very well

By Fabio C

Feb 7, 2025

Excelente material y videos muy instructivos

By Alan R G

Sep 29, 2022

Fantastic course!

By Kam L

Sep 19, 2020

The course was very informative. The quizzes were arbitrary at times with questions on names, dates, and the fill in the blank questions required precise, exact wording to be correct. Knowledge of Chinese language would be helpful since many Chinese terms are used in descriptions.

By Joy S

Jan 13, 2019

very informative, congenial instructor. Too many quizzes.

By Luis P R

Mar 14, 2022

Excellent! Looking forward to the fourth part.

By Hyunsook K

Nov 25, 2019

thanks!