This Is The Way: Chinese Philosophy Podcast

Exploring the concept of persuasion in Chinese philosophy through a dialogue between Confucius and Yan Hui. Topics include persuading those with differing views, the power of philosophical arguments, and the concept of 'fasting of the mind'. References to translations of the Zhuangzi and notable philosophers like Robert Nozick and Daryl Davis. Discusses the complexities of persuasion strategies, integrity, sincerity, and listening with the mind in Chinese philosophy.

Philip J. Ivanhoe, a distinguished scholar of East Asian philosophy, discusses the intriguing concept of Oneness in Neo-Confucianism, contrasting Eastern and Western perspectives. The conversation covers human behavior, cultural norms around anger, redefining virtue through oneness, and reflections on humans as the mind of the universe. Exploration of non-Western perspectives and translation challenges in Chinese philosophy adds depth to the engaging discussion.

In this episode we introduce ourselves and explore the concept of detachment, focusing especially on the Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu 莊子), a classical Chinese text.Want to continue the discussion? Need links to some of the sources mentioned? Go to the support page for this episode on Warp, Weft, and Way.We thank Lena Li (LI La 李拉 ) for her expert editing and sound engineering. We also thank the blog Warp, Weft & Way for hosting the discussion for this episode.Co-hosts:Richard Kim's websiteJustin Tiwald's website

Dr. Jing Iris Hu discusses Confucian shame in ethics, parenting, and societal contexts. The podcast explores shame from Chinese philosophy perspectives, contrasting virtues of students and emphasizing moral development through communal influences. References to classical authors and contemporary philosophers offer insights on shame's role in moral improvement and societal expectations.