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The Path to Happiness: What Chinese Philosophy Teaches us about the Good Life
“The Path to Happiness: What Chinese Philosophy Teaches Us About the Good Life” is an online course offered by HarvardX through edX. This introductory course explores ancient Chinese philosophies, including Confucianism and Daoism, to challenge modern assumptions about happiness and living a meaningful life. It examines the teachings of philosophers such as Confucius, Mozi, Mencius, Laozi, Zhuangzi, Xunzi, and Han Feizi, providing tools for self-awareness, the power of ritual, and understanding how personal actions can influence the world. The course is self-paced, requiring 1–2 hours per week over 13 weeks, and is accessible without prior knowledge of Chinese philosophy or history. Participants can enroll for free, with an optional upgrade available for a verified certificate.
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Why should we care about Confucius? Explore ancient Chinese philosophy, ethics, and political theory to challenge your assumptions of what it means to be happy, live a meaningful life, and change the world.