About the book
Mortality in Traditional China is the definitive exploration of a complex and fascinating but little-understood subject. Arguably, death as a concept has not been nearly as central a preoccupation in Chinese culture as it has been in the West. However, even in a society that seems to understand death as a part of life, responses to mortality are revealing and indicate much about what is valued and what is feared. This edited volume fills the lacuna on this subject, presenting an array of philosophical, artistic, historical, and religious perspectives on death during a variety of historical periods. Contributors look at material culture, including findings now available from the Mawangdui tomb excavations; consider death in Confucian, Daoist, and Buddhist traditions; and discuss death and the history and philosophy of war.
Editions of Mortality in Traditional Chinese Thought
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781438435633
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781438435626
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438435640
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Mortality in Traditional China is the definitive exploration of a complex and fascinating but little-understood subject. Arguably, death as a concept has not been nearly as central a preoccupation in Chinese culture as it has been in the West. However, even in a society that seems to understand death as a part of life, responses to mortality are revealing and indicate much about what is valued and what is feared. This edited volume fills the lacuna on this subject, presenting an array of philosophical, artistic, historical, and religious perspectives on death during a variety of historical periods. Contributors look at material culture, including findings now available from the Mawangdui tomb excavations; consider death in Confucian, Daoist, and Buddhist traditions; and discuss death and the history and philosophy of war.
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What is Mortality in Traditional Chinese Thought about?
Mortality in Traditional China is the definitive exploration of a complex and fascinating but little-understood subject. Arguably, death as a concept has not been nearly as central a preoccupation in Chinese culture as it has been in the West. However, even in a society that seems to understand death as a part of life, responses to mortality are revealing and indicate much about what is valued and what is feared. This edited volume fills the lacuna on this subject, presenting an array of philosophical, artistic, historical, and religious perspectives on death during a variety of historical periods. Contributors look at material culture, including findings now available from the Mawangdui tomb excavations; consider death in Confucian, Daoist, and Buddhist traditions; and discuss death and the history and philosophy of war.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Mortality in Traditional Chinese Thought?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy > Philosophical traditions and schools of thought > East Asian and Indian philosophy
Where can I read a sample of Mortality in Traditional Chinese Thought?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781438435633
How long is Mortality in Traditional Chinese Thought and how many pages does it have?
Mortality in Traditional Chinese Thought has 323 page(s)
Is Mortality in Traditional Chinese Thought part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Chinese Philosophy and Culture
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Mortality in Traditional Chinese Thought?
Amy Olberding, Philip J. Ivanhoe
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Mortality in Traditional Chinese Thought is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781438435633) and paperback(ISBN 9781438435626) and pdf(ISBN 9781438435640)
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