| A Short History of Chinese Philosophy Contributor(s): Youlan, Feng (Author), Bodde, Derk (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0684836343 ISBN-13: 9780684836348 Publisher: Free Press OUR PRICE: $21.84 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 1997 Annotation: This is a chronicle of Chinese thought from the third millennium sage-kings to the 1911 overthrow of the oldest monarchical system in the world. The book illuminates the most commonly known schools of Confuciansim and Taoism, and it acquaints readers with Mohism, Yin-Yang, Legalism, Neo-Taosim, Neo-Confucianism, and the introduction of Western philosophy. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Eastern - Religion | Eastern - Religion | Philosophy |
| Dewey: 181.1 |
| Physical Information: 0.98" H x 5.5" W x 8.28" (0.77 lbs) 400 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The classic chronicle of Chinese philosophical thought from the third millennium to the 20th century. From the sage-kings of ancient China to the 1911 overthrow of the oldest monarchical system in the world, Chinese philosophy has evolved and influenced schools of thought around the world. In an accessible voice, A Short History of Chinese Philosophy clearly illuminates Confucianism, Taoism, Mohism, Yin-Yang, and more. For those interested in philosophy or Asian studies, this is the perfect window into ancient and modern Chinese ideology. |
Contributor Bio(s): Youlan, Feng: - Responsible for reintroduing the study of Chinese philosophy in the 20th century, Feng Yu-lan is considered the father of Neo-Confucianism. He studied at Columbia University and taught at Quinghua University and Peking University. He died in 1990.Fung, Yu-LAN: - Responsible for reintroduing the study of Chinese philosophy in the 20th century, Feng Yu-lan is considered the father of Neo-Confucianism. He studied at Columbia University and taught at Quinghua University and Peking University. He died in 1990. |