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This second edition of An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy presents a comprehensive introduction to key ideas and arguments in early Chinese philosophy. Written in clear accessible language it explores philosophical traditions including Confucianism Daoism Mohism Legalism and Chinese Buddhism and how they have shaped Chinese thought. Drawing on the key classical texts as well as up-to-date scholarship the discussions range across ethics metaphysics and epistemology while also bringing out distinctive elements in Chinese philosophy that fall between the gaps in these disciplinary divisions hence challenging some prevailing assumptions of Western philosophy. Topics include human nature selfhood and agency emotions and behaviour the place of language in the world knowledge and action and social and political responsibility. This second edition incorporates new ideas and approaches from some recently excavated texts that change the landscape of Chinese intellectual history.
Editions of An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781107103986
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781107504097
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This second edition of An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy presents a comprehensive introduction to key ideas and arguments in early Chinese philosophy. Written in clear accessible language it explores philosophical traditions including Confucianism Daoism Mohism Legalism and Chinese Buddhism and how they have shaped Chinese thought. Drawing on the key classical texts as well as up-to-date scholarship the discussions range across ethics metaphysics and epistemology while also bringing out distinctive elements in Chinese philosophy that fall between the gaps in these disciplinary divisions hence challenging some prevailing assumptions of Western philosophy. Topics include human nature selfhood and agency emotions and behaviour the place of language in the world knowledge and action and social and political responsibility. This second edition incorporates new ideas and approaches from some recently excavated texts that change the landscape of Chinese intellectual history.
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What is An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy about?
This second edition of An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy presents a comprehensive introduction to key ideas and arguments in early Chinese philosophy. Written in clear accessible language it explores philosophical traditions including Confucianism Daoism Mohism Legalism and Chinese Buddhism and how they have shaped Chinese thought. Drawing on the key classical texts as well as up-to-date scholarship the discussions range across ethics metaphysics and epistemology while also bringing out distinctive elements in Chinese philosophy that fall between the gaps in these disciplinary divisions hence challenging some prevailing assumptions of Western philosophy. Topics include human nature selfhood and agency emotions and behaviour the place of language in the world knowledge and action and social and political responsibility. This second edition incorporates new ideas and approaches from some recently excavated texts that change the landscape of Chinese intellectual history.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy > Philosophical traditions and schools of thought > East Asian and Indian philosophy
Where can I read a sample of An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107103986
Who is/are the Author/s of the book An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy?
Karyn Lai
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781107103986) and paperback(ISBN 9781107504097)