Please choose one of the following questions, and write a response of 5–6 pages.We recommendyou to write a paper with a well structured argument that is supported by course readings, lectures,and/or outside readings with proper citations.

• Explain the problem of moral markets.

• Explain the neo Confucian renovation.

• Explain the logic of East Asian law.

• Explain the five constant virtues with a particular emphasis on Ren.

• Explain self-cultivation and its political significance.

• Explain the overall significance of the family for human flourishing.

• Is Confucianism compatible with contemporary economic concepts? Explain.

• Is Confucianism liberal or conservative?

Readings:

• Xinzhong Yao. 2000. An Introduction to Confucianism. Cambridge University Press.

• Wm. Theodore de Bary, and Irene Bloom. 1999. Sources of Chinese Tradition, Vol. I: FromEarliest Times to 1600. Columbia University Press.

If the quote is from a lecture, then you need to specify date of the lecture. If the quote is from a book, then youneed to provide the page number. Outside resources are a plus only when you’ve demonstrated a keen understandingof the course materials already. Promiscuously citing a wide range of outside resources without demonstratingknowledge of the course materials is strongly advised against.