| An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy: From Ancient Philosophy to Chinese Buddhism Contributor(s): Liu, Jeeloo (Author) |
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ISBN: 1405129506 ISBN-13: 9781405129503 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $48.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2006 Annotation: "An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy" is the most comprehensive book of its kind. Highly accessible, the text takes an analytical approach to successfully demystify the themes of ancient Chinese philosophy and unravel the complexities of early Chinese Buddhism. Beginning with the philosophy of Yijing, Part I covers seven additional major philosophers from the ancient period: Confucius, Mencius, Xunzi, Mozi, Laozi, Zhuangzi, and Hanfeizi. Part II introduces the reader to the four major schools in Chinese Buddhism: the Consciousness-Only, the Hua-yan, the Tian-tai, and the Chan. Mutual themes connect chapters, highlighting the continuity of thought, while an unbiased analysis helps to define their differences. Contemporary commentaries and debates on the central issues in Chinese philosophy round out the book, presenting an incisive introduction to the field. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Eastern |
| Dewey: 181.108 |
| LCCN: 2005034230 |
| Physical Information: 0.98" H x 6.14" W x 8.96" (1.43 lbs) 464 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Chinese - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy unlocks the mystery of ancient Chinese philosophy and unravels the complexity of Chinese Buddhism by placing them in the contemporary context of discourse.
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