A Brief History of Chinese Philosophy
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A Brief History of Chinese Philosophy

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eBook - ePub

A Brief History of Chinese Philosophy

About this book

This book presents the essential ideas of influential Chinese philosophical traditions that have shaped the Chinese nation, explaining the core propositions of major thinkers in a clear and accessible way.

It traces philosophical developments from the pre-Qin and Han periods to the modern era, offering a panoramic overview of Chinese philosophical traditions and cultural wisdom. Emphasizing their practical relevance, the book examines the synergy between cultural revival and national rejuvenation, showing how Confucian, Buddhist, and Daoist perspectives continue to inform ethical reflection, social values, and everyday decision-making. By integrating historical exposition with contemporary application, it provides a cohesive framework for understanding both the continuity and evolution of Chinese philosophy.

This book will serve scholars and students of Chinese philosophy and comparative philosophy, as well as readers interested in Confucianism, Buddhism, Daoism, and the application of classical wisdom to contemporary issues.

Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2026
Print ISBN
9781032667232
eBook ISBN
9781040989760
Edition
1

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-Title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Table of Contents
  6. Preface to the Chinese Edition
  7. Acknowledgements
  8. 1 The Origins of Ancient Chinese Philosophical Thought
  9. 2 The Genuine Spirit of Early Confucianism
  10. 3 Laozi, Zhuangzi, and the Daoist Delight in Nature
  11. 4 Mozi’s Doctrine of Universal Love and Gongsun Long’s Logic and Philosophy of Language
  12. 5 Dialectical Thinking in The Art of War and the Commentaries on the Classic of Changes
  13. 6 Han Fei: The Culmination of Legalist Thought
  14. 7 Philosophy in the Age of Grand Unification under the Two Han Dynasties
  15. 8 Xuanxue (Metaphysical Learning) in the Wei–Jin Period
  16. 9 Huineng and the Transformation of Buddhism in the Han–Tang Period
  17. 10 The Wisdom of Chinese Daoism
  18. 11 Liu Zongyuan and Liu Yuxi and the Han–Tang Debate on Power and Destiny
  19. 12 Zhang Zai and His Philosophical Thought
  20. 13 Zhu Xi and the Summit of Neo-Confucian Development
  21. 14 Wang Shouren (Yangming) and the Rise and Flourishing of the School of the Mind (Xinxue)
  22. 15 Huang Zongxi, Wang Fuzhi, and the Critical Summation of Classical Philosophy
  23. 16 The Transformation of Chinese Philosophy in Modern Times
  24. 17 National Prosperity and the Revival of Guoxue
  25. 18 The Cultural Foundations of the “Chinese Dream”
  26. 19 The Life Wisdom of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism
  27. 20 The Laozi, the Zhuangzi, and Daoist Wisdom
  28. Index

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