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Podcast Profile: This Is The Way: Chinese Philosophy Podcast

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27 episodes
2024 to 2025
Median: 79 minutes
Collection: Philosophy

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This podcast, titled "This Is The Way: Chinese Philosophy Podcast," is dedicated to exploring various facets of Chinese philosophy through significant texts and thought-provoking discussions with scholars. It serves as an informative resource designed to make complex philosophical themes accessible to a wide audience. The episodes delve into diverse topics ranging from paradoxical statements, such as “A white horse is not a horse,” exploring language, logic, and categorization in ancient Chinese thought, to the interpretation and implications of Daoist and Confucian ideals of the good life.

Recurring themes include the exploration of foundational philosophical texts like the Analects, Daodejing, and Zhuangzi, focusing on their implications for understanding concepts such as virtue, character assessment, and moral development in Confucianism and Daoism. The podcast also examines ethical issues like partiality, justice, and the role of family and state as seen through the lens of Confucian philosophy. Additionally, it addresses metaphysical questions posed by Neo-Confucian thinkers and the interplay between Confucianism and other philosophical schools, such as Buddhism and Mohism.

In its episodes, the podcast also provides insights into less commonly discussed topics such as the portrayal of play in philosophical contexts and the controversial aspects of Confucian texts regarding gender. Through interviews with experts and analyses of notable philosophical dialogues and allegories, the podcast aims to shed light on the enduring influence of classical Chinese philosophy on contemporary thought, highlighting both the ancient wisdom and its modern-day relevance. The discussions strive to offer a deep understanding of how these philosophical traditions confront and interpret questions about human nature, ethics, and the structure of an ideal society.