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Topic: |
Confucianism and Business Ethics |
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Abstract:
It is a common misconception that going into business is not a valued occupation choice in the Confucian worldview, which values the cultivated “gentleman” who contributes to society, preferably by taking a position in government. However, historically there have been successful merchants who were closely associated with the Confucian tradition, within which there is a sub-tradition of “Confucian merchants (Rushang).”
Dr Alan Chan, a very successful entrepreneur who founded Petroships, is one of them. He has published many books on Confucianism and established the Qufu Confucius Neo-Institute. He will share with us his rich experience of the relevance of Confucianism in the business world.
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| Speaker: |
Dr Alan Chan
Founder,
Petroships |
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About the
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A strong believer in education, Dr Alan Chan completed the Advanced Management Program of Harvard University, in July 1979 and was awarded an honorary doctorate degree by Bond University, Australia, in February 2014. In August 2012, he was appointed as a mentor of the Morningside Cultural China Scholars Program of Zhejiang University, PRC. Dr Chan has written several books particularly on the teaching of Confucius, and philosophy. He published his first book, Topical Topics, where he expounds on subjects including politics, philosophy, phonetics and euthanasia in both English and Chinese, in 2008. Dr Chan also gives regular talks at different educational institutions in the region. He has a passion for East-West cultural interactions. |
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Chair:
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Professor Tan Sor Hoon
Professor of Philosophy
Lee Kong Chian Fellow
School of Social Sciences
Singapore Management University |
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| Date: |
Wednesday, 8 January 2020 |
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| Time: |
10.45 am - 1.30 pm
(Registration starts at 10.45 am) |
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| Programme: |
10.45 am - 11.00 am |
Registration |
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11.00 am - 11.20 am |
Introduction by Prof Tan Sor Hoon |
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11.20 am - 11.50 am |
Confucianism and Business Ethics by Dr Alan Chan |
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11.50 am - 12.00 pm |
Questions and Answers |
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12.00 pm - 1.30 pm |
Lunch Reception |
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| Dress Code: |
Office Attire |
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| Venue: |
Function Room 6.1, Level 6
81 Victoria Street
Administration Building
Singapore Management University
Singapore 188065 |
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| Registration: |
Click here to register |
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