PRIMARY SOURCE READINGS WITH QUESTIONS

CONFUCIAN THOUGHT
An overview of Confucian thought. Unit includes the following:
+ For teachers: Introduction to Confucian Thought
+ Introduction for students: What Did Confucius Say?
+ Primary-source readings from the Confucian Analects:
On Confucius as Teacher and Person
On Humanity
On Filial Piety
On Government
On Religious Life
+ Discussion questions following each primary-source reading

TAOISM AND LEGALISM
An introduction to Taoism and Legalism, two important schools of thought in existence during the time of Confucius. Unit includes short readings introducing Taoism and Legalism, as well as the following primary-source readings:
+ selections from the Tao-te Ching
+ selections from the Chuang-tzu
+ selections from the Han Fei tzu
+ Discussion questions following each primary-source reading

READING FOR TEACHERS

Using Monkey to Teach Religions of China | by Ryan Bradeen and Jean Johnson
in Education About Asia, Volume 10, Number 2, Fall 2005
© Education About Asia. Reproduced with permission.