An introduction to Chinese philosophy / Karyn L. Lai.

By:

Lai, Karyn, 1964-

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Cambridge introductions to philosophyPublication details: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008.Description: 1 online resource (xiv, 307 pages)Content type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9780511421181
0511421184
0511422385
9780511422386
9780511649981
0511649983
9780511800832
0511800835
0511421729
9780511421723
0511423047
9780511423048

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Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Print version:: Introduction to Chinese philosophy.DDC classification:

181/.11 22

LOC classification:

B5231 .L34 2008eb

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Contents:

Chinese philosophy -- Confucius and the Confucian concepts ren and li -- The cultivation of humanity in Confucian philosophy : Mencius and Xunzi -- Early Mohist philosophy -- Early Daoist philosophy : The Dao De Jing as a metaphysical treatise -- Early Daoist philosophy : dao, language and society -- The Mingjia and the later Mohists -- Zhuangzi's philosophy -- Legalist philosophy -- The Yijing and its place in Chinese philosophy -- Chinese Buddhism.

Summary: This comprehensive introductory textbook to early Chinese philosophy covers a range of philosophical traditions which arose during the Spring and Autumn (722-476 BCE) and Warring States (475-221 BCE) periods in China, including Confucianism, Mohism, Daoism, and Legalism. It considers concepts, themes and argumentative methods of early Chinese philosophy and follows the development of some ideas in subsequent periods, including the introduction of Buddhism into China. The book examines key issues and debates in early Chinese philosophy, cross-influences between its traditions and interpretations by scholars up to the present day. The discussion draws upon both primary texts and secondary sources, and there are suggestions for further reading. This will be an invaluable guide for all who are interested in the foundations of Chinese philosophy and its richness and continuing relevance.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 288-299) and index.

This comprehensive introductory textbook to early Chinese philosophy covers a range of philosophical traditions which arose during the Spring and Autumn (722-476 BCE) and Warring States (475-221 BCE) periods in China, including Confucianism, Mohism, Daoism, and Legalism. It considers concepts, themes and argumentative methods of early Chinese philosophy and follows the development of some ideas in subsequent periods, including the introduction of Buddhism into China. The book examines key issues and debates in early Chinese philosophy, cross-influences between its traditions and interpretations by scholars up to the present day. The discussion draws upon both primary texts and secondary sources, and there are suggestions for further reading. This will be an invaluable guide for all who are interested in the foundations of Chinese philosophy and its richness and continuing relevance.