西方思想经典

Unit 1 The Christian Bible Genesis Exodus Gospel According to Matthew Acts of the Apostles Compare with China 1. Chinese Creation Stories 2. 汉译《 》之考察 Supplementary Reading 1. Is Religion Just Organized Superstition? Is Superstition Always Religious? 2. How Is Science Different from Religion? 3. Why I Am Not a Christian Questions for Discussion Unit 2 Greek & Roman Sages (1) Socrates: The Apology Plato: The Republic Compare with China 1. Axial Age 2. 苏格拉底和孔子的言说方式比较 Supplementary Reading 雅典凭什么判苏格拉底死刑 Questions for Discussion Unit 3 Greek & Roman Sages (2) Aristotle: The Politics Cicero: On the Laws Compare with China Great Learning and The Mean Supplementary Reading Marcus Tullius Cicero Quotes Questions for Discussion Unit 4 Medieval Christian Church Fathers St. Augustine: The Enchiridion Thomas Aquinas: Summa Contra Gentiles Compare with China Neo-Confucianism and Later Confucian Philosophy Supplementary Reading 1. Common Characteristics of Scholasticism 2. St. Thomas Aquinas Questions for Discussion Unit 5 Renaissance Adventurers. Christopher Columbus: Journal and Letter Nicolo Machiavelli: The Prince Compare with China The Rise and Fall of 15th Century Chinese Seapower Supplementary Reading 1. No Cheers for Columbus 2. Conservatives Hail for Columbus Questions for Discussion Unit 6 Religious Reformation Desiderius Erasmus: A Pilgrimage for Religion's Sake