ACLP Written work assignments (2026)

Each of your written works should not exceed 2 pages of an A4 size sheet.
Completed work must be uploaded at https://lawlec.korea.ac.kr/essay/

**IMPORTANT**

If you have used AI (even partially), you must disclose that your work was assisted by AI.

Ancient Chinese Law and Philosophy (ACLP) Written work assignments

[ACLP Assignment No. 1]

“Are we bound by law?”

In preparing your written work, please consult:

Joseph Raz, “The Obligation to Obey: Revision and Tradition”, 1 Notre Dame J.L. Ethics & Pub. Pol’y 139 (1985). (Full text available at HeinOnline, which is accessible from the KU Library website)

You should also take into account of the following:

The Master spoke of Gong Ye Chang (公冶長): “He is marriageable. Although he was imprisoned, it was not his fault.” The Master gave his daughter to him in marriage. (Lunyu 5.1)

Due date: 10 November 2026, 23:00

[ACLP Assignment No. 2]

Discuss the following passage from Lunyu:

Duke She (葉公) told Confucius, “In my village, there is a very honest person. When his father stole a sheep, he testified for the prosecution.” Confucius said, “In my village, honesty is different. Father’s deed may be covered up by the son. Son’s deed may be covered up by the father. Honesty may also be found there.” (Lunyu 13.18)

In preparing your written work, please take into account the classroom discussion and compare it with H Rosemont, R Ames, “Family Reverence (xiao 孝) as the Source of Consummatory Conduct (ren 仁)” Dao, Vol. 7, No. 1, 9-19

Due date: 24 November 2026, 23:00