Ezra Pound / Philosophy & Works
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9 pages in length. Ezra Pound was an American avant-garde poet, critic, and translator, who exerted an enormous influence over the development of English and American poetry and criticism during the early 20th century. Interestingly, Pound actually led the Modernist interest in Chinese poetry and is therefore quite significant to Asian studies. Report is largely a comprehensive, sociopolitical examination of Ezra Pound's influence, philosophy, and style. Bibliography lists 5 critical sources.
Filename: Ezrapoun.wps

Heidegger, Zen Buddhism, and the Value of Meditative Thinking
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A 9 page paper outlining the teachings of Heidegger and Zen Buddhists. The writer examines the similarities in both views of reality, self, and the value of meditation as it relates to their ideas. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Heidegge.wps

Concepts of Ritual and Law in Confucius, Mencius & Han Fei
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A 6 page paper considers the concepts and social function of rituals and laws in the writings of Confucius, Mencius and Han Fei, specifically, how rituals and laws relate to each other, according to each philosopher, their similarities and/or differences, the preferable way of ensuring ritual, law and order, as well as how each depends on the philosophers' individual concept of human nature. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TGritlaw.rtf

Confucius And Benevolence
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8 pages in length. The writer discusses how Confucius recognized the fact that humanity has turned into a selfish, egotistical and myopic entity. No longer are people more concerned with others than they are with themselves. This move away from benevolence has caused considerable harm to man's reputation, as well as to the manner in which people interact. However, there does not appear to be any signs of significant change to this gross lack of social responsibility; therefore, it is safe to assume that mankind will continue down the road of self-centeredness. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCconfu.wps

Confucius vs. Plato / Their Ideas On Society & State
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This 11 page research paper compares and contrasts the views of Confucius and Plato on society and the creation of a ruling state. Specifically discussed are the nature of man in terms of good and evil, what role, if any, a higher power plays; whether or not morality can be learned; and the purpose of the state and qualities of its leaders. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Conplato.wps

The Analects of Confucius
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A 6 page research paper on the history, value and significance of Confucius' Analects, a multi-volume, 2,500 year old collection of his sayings put into writing after his death by his followers. Confucius had something to say about every aspect of human life within the confines of his society, truths that today, even with all the societal changes that have ocurred over the centuries, remain truths applicable still to human life that Confucius worked so fervently to improve. Bibliography lists 6+ sources.
Filename: Confucis.wps

Confucianism / Book Review
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5 page review and discussion of the book 'An Outline of Confucianism' by D.Y. Lee. Author describes the history and evolution of this core philosophy.
Filename: Confucia.wps

CHINA ECONOMIC REFORM AFTER 1949: A RESEARCH PERSPECTIVE
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This 7-page paper is an analysis of the Chinese Economic Reform movement after Mao's takeover of mainland China in 1949. The paper touches on the benefits of the reform (i.e., wiping out the feudalistic and subservient culture) and the disadvantages, namely a decrease in agricultural resources and business innovation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTchiref.rtf

Chen Village & Long Bow: / Communism Spreads Through Village Communities
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A 7 page research paper in which the writer considers the way in which village communities were utilized as central focuses for the spread of communism during the first half of the 20th century in China. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Chenvill.wps

Morgan Stanley in China
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An 8 page paper discussing Morgan Stanley’s first joint venture ever, which was in what may be the most difficult areas in which to work. China still believes in the communist philosophy, but the government also is highly pragmatic regarding its own abilities to improve the quality of the people’s lives. Other partners in the venture were the China Construction Bank, China National Investment and Guaranty Corporation, Government of Singapore Investment Corporation and the Mingly Corporation, and all banded together to create China’s first investment bank, the China International Capital Corporation. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Morgstan.wps

Legalism in Feudal China Analyzed
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This 5 page research paper examines the legalism, which along with Confucianism and Taoism, was a response to the chaotic Chinese feudal system. Specifically discussed are legalism views on the characteristics of a good leader; whether or not morality is important in good leadership; the relationship between the ruler and his ministers, subjects, family and friends; effective ways of dealing with the gap between rich and poor; and identification of the five vermin and why they pose a challenge to legalist authority. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Feudchin.wps

1587 - A Year of No Significance / The Ming Dynasty Decline
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of Ray Huang's book and considers the contradiction between the title and the content of the work. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Huang.doc