Kirill Ole Thompson presents Delving into the Daxue (Great Learning) with Zhu Xi: The Way to Moral Clarity, Ethical Efficacy and Deeper Resonance. Intoduction by Dr. Annie Zeng (1:27-6:16). (Note sound lappses at 15:17-16:18; 35:07-35:48; 47:54-49:44) In the round table discussion offered at the UAA Campus Bookstore, Kirill Ole Thompson discusses Zhu Xi’s work called Great Learning, which investigates the relationship between mind purification and moral institutions. Within this focus, Kirill Ole Thompson examines the Book of Change & Songs of the South and the way appropriate judgments and responses are made. Kirill Ole Thompson is Professor of Foreign Languages & Literature at Institute for Advanced Studies in Humanities & Social Sciences, National Taiwan University. He specializes in Chinese philosophy, Zhu Xi (1130-1200) and the Song-Ming Neo Confucian masters. Currently, his research includes investigating the implications in traditional Chinese philosophy regarding the environment and climate change. This event is sponsored by UAA Confucius Institute, UAA Philosophy Department, UAA Office of the Provost, and UAA Campus Bookstore,and Moose's Tooth.