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SubscriptionThe Path to Happiness: What Chinese Philosophy Teaches us about the Good Life
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This edX course takes the question of happiness back to Chinese philosophy, asking what Confucianism and Daoism have to say about living well today. The modern assumption that happiness comes from looking inward is set against ideas developed more than two thousand years ago.
No prior knowledge of Chinese philosophy or history is needed, which makes it a welcoming starting point for general readers. The course is adapted from a popular Harvard class, so it leans on a lecture-and-discussion style rather than a technical survey.
Today, finding happiness is about mindfulness and discovering your true self. You may have heard that happiness is found by looking within. Ancient Chinese philosophy challenges all of these modern assumptions. From Confucianism to Daoism, the philosophies developed over two thousand years ago are among the most powerful in human history.
This course brings voices from the past into modern contexts to explore the path to a good life today. The philosophical concepts discussed provide tools to change your life and increase personal happiness by focusing on your actions, the power of ritual, and the importance of sensing the world around you.
Through a series of lectures, animations, discussions, and reflection diaries, this course focuses on close readings from prominent Chinese philosophers. The course requires no prior knowledge of Chinese philosophy or history and all texts are in translation.
Adapted from one of the most popular classes at Harvard, this course is now available online for the first time. Learn from award-winning professor Michael Puett and start on your path towards happiness.
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