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Since 2010, The China History Podcast, presented by Laszlo Montgomery brings you over 300 episodes of curated topics from China's antiquity to modern times.

The China History Podcast Laszlo Montgomery

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    • 4.8 • 169 Ratings

Since 2010, The China History Podcast, presented by Laszlo Montgomery brings you over 300 episodes of curated topics from China's antiquity to modern times.

    The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 4)

    The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 4)

    The story of Confucius and what he taught continues with an introduction to his disciples. We also look at Confucian core beliefs as well as selected quotes from the Analects.
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    • 22 min
    S9E03 | Please allow me to introduce myself

    S9E03 | Please allow me to introduce myself

    Sima Qian strikes again. This time around we look at the well-known saying, Máo Suì Zì Jiàn 毛遂自荐. I tend to favor those 成语's from the Warring States Period. This one concerns the particularly volatile time in the Warring States during the reign of the aggressive and pugnacious Qin King Zhaoxiang. After a disastrous defeat at Changping in 260 BC, the State of Zhao had to seek urgent assistance from Chu. In this familiar story, we see how Mao Sui, at the time, no one of consequence, steps up to offer his help during a dark hour for Zhao. His value is doubted but Mao Sui proved them wrong.
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    • 13 min
    The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 3)

    The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 3)

    In this episode, we'll take a look at the early life of Confucius and his service to the State of Lu. We'll also look at a few stories from his life, including the legend of when Confucius met Laozi. The Great Sage’s reflections on the ideal ruler will also be examined, and the values he stood for that comprised the core of Confucian ideology.
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    • 21 min
    S9E02 | R-E-S-P-E-C-T

    S9E02 | R-E-S-P-E-C-T

    This week's Chinese Saying is another good and respectable one that comes to us compliments of the Book of Song. It concerns the Northern Song official and literatus Yang Shi. His two main teachers were the famous Cheng Brothers, Cheng Hao 程颢 and Cheng Yi 程颐. Those two were giants in Neo-Confucian philosophy which flourished during the Song. This episode features Chéng Mén Lì Xuě 程门立雪. It's a story of respect and reverence for those teachers who had a profound effect on the direction of our lives. "Standing in the snow in front of the Cheng's gate." This is another in a very long line of stories that would feel right at home in the "Made Me Smile" subreddit. For anyone who has one or more teachers who made a positive difference in their life, this is a good 成语 to describe your feelings.
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    • 11 min
    The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 2)

    The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 2)

    This time we will look at some pre-Confucian philosophy during the Zhou Dynasty. Philosophers such as the little-known Yuzi 鬻子 will be introduced. Then we will look at Guan Zhong 管仲 and the concept of the Chinese Gentleman, or Junzi 君子. The rise of the Knights Errant 武侠 and their association with the Ru School 儒家 will also be presented. Then we will look at Duke Huan of Qi and his role as the first great benefactor to scholars and his sponsorship of the Jixia Academy.
    Transcripts to all eighteen episodes are available on Amazon, Barnes-Noble, and Earnshaw Books. Below are links if you're interested.
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    • 19 min
    Laszlo Chats with Kaiser Kuo

    Laszlo Chats with Kaiser Kuo

    Just in time for Kaiser's birthday today, March 7th, here's a recording of a chat we had a couple of days ago. Nothing too heavy. Laszlo invited Kaiser on to the CHP for a friendly, light-hearted, and respectful conversation about the many merits of Chinese history. Happy Birthday Kaiser, 寿比南山!
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    • 1 hr 6 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
169 Ratings

169 Ratings

MarkT1964 ,

History of Xinjiang

I'm going through these 12 episodes to start with. Very detailed. Well narrated.

Em Lu-Ferg ,

Love it!

I’m an overseas Chinese and this podcast has always helped me feel closer to home with a great range of well-presented topics. Love the narrating style - a great combo of dry humour, sympathy, and objectivity! Have listened for 10 years now.

RachiePoo92 ,

Off to a bad start

Listening to my first podcast from this show about Lazlo’s “hero” Robert Hart. Who was NOT born in Lisburn. And besIdes, Lisburn is NOT in County Armagh. This isn’t even research it’s basic geography. I will continue and I am open to change but this is embarrassing quite frankly. He was born in Portadown, County Armagh FYI. Not a good indicator of the research quality or care of the podcaster. Extra star because it seems that Lazlo speaks Cantonese going by some pronunciation and maybe some mandarin so there is hope.

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