Rise of Ancient Chinese philosophy in Harvard

Rise of Ancient Chinese philosophy in Harvard
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The article “Why are hundreds of Harvard students studying ancient Chinese philosophy?” unearths what has made the “Classical Chinese Ethical and Political Theory” one of the most accepted courses at Harvard university (Gross-Loh, 2013). This paper seeks to critically review the above-mentioned article.
Undoubtedly, the article puts into context the reasons why most Harvard students are delving into Confucianism. Firstly, it mainly attributes the popularity of the course to the Professor Michael Puett’s promise to the students that the course is bound to change their lives. Most students attest that by equipping them with revolutionary, counter-intuitive, and concrete ideas, the course has enabled them realize how to lead better and more fulfilling lives. Secondly, the course helps students acquire ethical reasoning; a core requirement at the institution. The article also recognizes teachings students learn from the course. These include; the significance of mundane actions in their lives, importance of heart or emotions in decision making, and the value of not letting attitude shape the way one reacts (Gross-Loh, 2013).
Admittedly, the article considerably cites other reports, authors, and ancient philosophers to illustrate and support its assertions. For instance, the article cites recent reports to show how preferences for predetermined and practical career goals in the contemporary America compel students to take course they are not interested in (Gross-Loh, 2013). The article also seeks opinions from students taking the course, thereby successfully putting issues into context. However, the article only highlights the positive impacts of the course and its ability to inform a better perspective of oneself and the world, effectively ignoring the dangers of abandoning a career path s...