When
Friday, 07 Feb 2025, 10:00 AM–11:30 AM
Venue
Zoom (Online)
Speaker Details
Michael Puett
 | Michael Puett is the Walter C. Klein Professor of Chinese History and Anthropology and the Director of the Asia Center at Harvard University. His interests are focused on the inter-relations between religion, philosophy, anthropology, and history, with the hope of bringing the study of China into larger historical, comparative, and theoretical frameworks. Michael is the recipient of a Harvard College Professorship for excellence in undergraduate teaching, the Joseph R. Levenson Memorial Teaching Prize, the Star Family Prize for Excellence in Advising, and the Everett Mendelsohn Excellence in Mentoring Award. Since 2012 his course on classical Chinese ethical and political theory has been one of the highest enrolled undergraduate courses at Harvard. |
Series
Shaw Foundation Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series / Big Questions
Open To
SMU Community, Public
Event Synopsis
This lecture explores the sophisticated theories of ritual and human flourishing in classical Chinese philosophy and their relevance to contemporary Western thought. By examining key philosophical perspectives, it argues that classical Chinese traditions offer valuable insights for modern discussions on ethics, social cohesion, and well-being.
