You are welcome to write a two to three page typed double spaced paper on any topic you choose concerning Mozi, Hui Shi, Gongsun Long, the Daoists (Laozi, Zhuangzi & Liezi), and the strategists (Sunzi, Musashi & Tsunetomo). Possible topics include:
1) Mozi argues for universal love versus the Confucians such as Mencius who argue that love is naturally varied depending on familiarity. Are the two positions compatible? Is one more favorable than the other?
2) Hui Shi and Gongsun Long use paradoxes to show the complexity of human grammar and meaning. Are they successful? What do these paradoxes show us?
3) The Daoists use metaphors to show that "a sage's that has a this". Pick a metaphor from the three texts and show how it illustrates this and applies to life.
4) Much of the advice of the strategists fits together with teachings of Daoism. What does it mean that these teachings can be applied to war as well as peace of mind?
