Taoism and Western Culture

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Free Online Course: Taoism and Western Culture provided by FutureLearn is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 4 weeks long, 2 hours a week. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from FutureLearn.

Overview
  • Taoism, although its origins lie in Ancient China, has a far ranging global influence even to this day. Laozi offered inexhaustible truth for everything on earth in just 5,000 words. Taoism also enjoys equal popularity with the bible. On this course we’ll explore exactly how Taoism is being applied in today’s world.

    Understand Taoism across the world

    As Taoism has spread it’s been interpreted in many different ways. We’llhave a look at how European and Western cultures are using andapplying the various beliefs of Taoism. Plus we’ll learn more about one ofthe key texts about Taoism: Lao Zi, the Chinese cultural epic.

    Learn about Taoism in a variety of ways

    Throughout the course you’ll learn about Taoism through vivid andinteresting examples and different types of media helping you to explore Taoism fully.

    Explore how to apply Taoism

    In a hectic modern world full of distraction applying Taoism might seem difficult. This course will offer you some hints and tips on how to apply Taoism in modern society and benefit from the truth Taoism has to offer.

    There are no special requirements for this course but an enthusiasm fordiscovering new ways of thinking might be useful.