Democracy In China
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A 12 page research paper dealing with the background and development of the democracy movement in China which culminated in the student demonstrations of 1989 in Tiananmen Square. The writer concentrates on the book The Deng Xiaoping Era by Maurice Meisner since this scholarly work gives an excellent overview of the events, politically and culturally, which contributed to the development of the movement. This paper demonstrates that with a thorough knowledge of the background of the movement the rather inexplicable events of 1989 begin to make sense within their own cultural framework. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Demchina.wps

Tiananmen Square / An Historical Perspective
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A 6 page paper that traces the political history of the Gate of Heavenly Peace, and then explores the six weeks leading up to the Tiananmen Square Massacre. The paper provides 3 viewpoints on the deaths involved, and ends with two quotes, one from an intellectual involved in the occupation of the Square and the other from Xioaping Deng--that shows the diverse outlook on the occupation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Tian.wps

Tiananmen Square Remembered
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An 8 page creative essay in which the writer tells what happened on that fateful day from the semi-fictional perspective of someone who was actually there [based on documented eyewitness accounts]. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Tiansq.wps

Taoism -- Approach to Turbulence Analyzed
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This 6 page research paper examines the emergence of Taoism in feudal China. Specifically considered are the natural characteristics and elements of Taoism such as the explanation of the universe, invisible and visible Tao, good and evil, morality and the consequences of going against the teachings of Tao. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Taoism2.rtf

Taoism in Feudal China
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This 8 page research paper examines the emergence of Taoism as a response to the war-like mentality of feudal China. Specifically considered are the similarities and differences between Taoism and Confucianism and the elements of Taoism as discussed in Lao Tzu's official text, Tao Te Ching, on such issues as the natural explanation of the universe, invisible and visible Tao, characteristics, causes of world misery, war, material greed, lawlessness, and desires. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Taofeud.wps

Taoism -- Ancient Chinese Religion
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A complete, 9 page overview of Taoism-- an ancient Chinese religion. The writer discusses the philosophy, traditions, practices, and rituals of Taoist people as well as some of their legends and sacred scripts. Variations of Taoism, Taoism's relevance to Confucianism, and the endurance of the religion today-- are among the many other subtopics covered in this comprehensive discussion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Taoism.wps

Notions of Rulership in Chinese State Craft in 'Tao Te Ching' and Writings of Han Fei
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A 7 page paper which compares and contrasts the notions of rulership in Lao Zi's Tao Te Ching (Dao De Jing) and the writings of Han Fei to consider whether it is possible to read Lao Zi as a political theorist, how this limits the interpretation of Tao Te Ching, how Han Fei incorporates Lao Zi-like mysticism in his view of the ideal polity, with particular attention to the role of the individual in his political philosophy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGlaohan.rtf

Tao Te Ching
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a 6 page paper on this Chinese philosophy. The writer explores the history of Tao and gives a summary of its basic principles. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Taoching.wps

Confuscianism, Taoism, Legalism
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A 5 page paper that discusses Arthur Waley's [author of book w/ same name] opinion and categorization of pre-Han eastern religious/philosophical debates in regard these three dimensions of thought. The writer argues that Waley's view is limited by his own interpretation of the that discourse. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Conftao.wps