The launch of the advanced language model ChatGPT has raised many concerns among teachers and educators as they fear the students will use it to do their written assignments for them. An initial...Show moreThe launch of the advanced language model ChatGPT has raised many concerns among teachers and educators as they fear the students will use it to do their written assignments for them. An initial response might be to ban the technology, such that the students have to write every word themselves again. However, one can also take one step back and question what it means that the work a student is expected to do is replaceable by a chatbot. Also, there seems to be a problem with their intrinsic motivation to learn. The fixation on tests and results seems to be one of the main causes for these two issues, as the focus on the end product makes it easy to skip the learning process leading to it, while that process is what motivates students to learn and grow. To revisit the aim of learning and teaching, I will draw upon the insights of the Chinese philosopher Confucius. His ideas on moral education will be used to create a better understanding of the current education system and the role of technologies such as ChatGPT within that. Most important are the emphasis on self-reflection, life-long learning and the role of the dialogue.Show less
This thesis entails a dialogue between Foucauldian- and Confucian philosophy. Although at first sight rather different, these two thinkers both share a concern for human conduct and its origins. By...Show moreThis thesis entails a dialogue between Foucauldian- and Confucian philosophy. Although at first sight rather different, these two thinkers both share a concern for human conduct and its origins. By means of discipline and etiquette, human behavior is sculpted and influenced; this thesis argues for a world in which we pay attention to Confucian etiquette and Foucauldian discipline to better understand our own social behavior, and that of others. This thesis aims at providing a place for both these phenomena and its advocates to interlock.Show less
Confucianism has a long history in China, and its reach continues to grow. Confucianism is the practice of following the ideology of Confucius (551 B.C. – 479 B.C.), who was a Chinese philosopher...Show moreConfucianism has a long history in China, and its reach continues to grow. Confucianism is the practice of following the ideology of Confucius (551 B.C. – 479 B.C.), who was a Chinese philosopher and teacher. In memory of him, the many Confucian temples in China not only display the importance of Confucius and his philosophy but also teach visitors about Confucius and Confucianism. These are temples where people can pay their respects to Confucius, honor him, and learn more about his life and thoughts. The Confucius Temple in Qufu was built a year after Confucius’ death, in 478 BC, at the location thought to have been his residence. The Temple is advertised in many tourist guides as the largest and most famous Confucian temple in China, and as one of the three greatest ancient building complexes in the country. This study tries to understand how the Temple contributes to the understanding that visitors gain from visiting the Temple, by conducting questionnaires and interviews.Show less
The following paper investigates the influence of the Confucian text on the author and Transcendentalist Philosopher, Henry David Thoreau(1817–1862), through the theoretical lens of post-colonial...Show moreThe following paper investigates the influence of the Confucian text on the author and Transcendentalist Philosopher, Henry David Thoreau(1817–1862), through the theoretical lens of post-colonial criticism . Through a thorough investigation of primary sources it is argued that Confucius thought was a serious influence upon the thinking and writings of one of America's most famous and influential authors, and an important element in the construction of America's national "identity." Furthermore, it is asserted that most past scholarship has failed to highlight this important influence of Confucius philosophy on Thoreau, or simply dismissed it out of hand.Show less
Yan Hui was een discipel van Confucius die terug te vinden valt in anekdotes van verschillende belangrijke Chinese filosofische teksten zoals de Lunyu en de Zhuangzi. Ik ga kijken naar de manier...Show moreYan Hui was een discipel van Confucius die terug te vinden valt in anekdotes van verschillende belangrijke Chinese filosofische teksten zoals de Lunyu en de Zhuangzi. Ik ga kijken naar de manier waarop de auteurs van deze teksten Yan Hui gebruiken voor hun doeleinden.Show less
In dit literatuuronderzoek wordt onderzocht wat Confucius (551-479 v. Chr.) in de test De gesprekken (ook wel bekend als Analecten) zegt over onderwijs. Op basis van De gesprekken kan gezegd worden...Show moreIn dit literatuuronderzoek wordt onderzocht wat Confucius (551-479 v. Chr.) in de test De gesprekken (ook wel bekend als Analecten) zegt over onderwijs. Op basis van De gesprekken kan gezegd worden dat Confucius onderwijs erg belangrijk vond omdat hij ervan overtuigd was dat iedereen door te leren een 'hoogstaand mens' kon worden. Uit De gesprekken wordt duidelijk dat Confucius vond dat onderwijs voor iedereen was, ongeacht leeftijd of status en dat onderwijs hoofdzakelijk gericht moest zijn op het aanleren van moreel goed gedrag. Daarnaast blijkt dat Confucius meerdere vormen van didactiek gebruikte. Tot slot kan gezegd worden dat Confucius, die eigenlijk terug wilde gaan naar oude tijden, met zijn blik op onderwijs in zijn tijd juist erg vernieuwend was door te zeggen dat onderwijs voor iedereen bedoeld was.Show less
The aim of this thesis is to provide a comparative insight in benevolence (ren) as a leadership quality. The main focus is on the understanding of ren in the base of Confucianism, after which its...Show moreThe aim of this thesis is to provide a comparative insight in benevolence (ren) as a leadership quality. The main focus is on the understanding of ren in the base of Confucianism, after which its keystones are compared to those of Liberalism. In the first part, it focuses on the meaning of ren that can be derived from relevant passages in the Analects of Confucius (the Lunyu). The second part explores its significance as a leadership quality. It ends with a comparative study between these keystones found, and those of liberalism in the broadest sense of the notion.Show less
