An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy

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From Ancient Philosophy to Chinese Buddhism

By JeeLoo Liu

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An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy by JeeLoo Liu offers a comprehensive overview of Chinese philosophical traditions. It explores major schools of thought such as Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism, highlighting their historical contexts and central ideas. The book also examines the impact of these philosophies on contemporary Chinese culture and provides insights into their relevance in a global context. This work serves as an accessible entry point for those interested in understanding the diverse and rich landscape of Chinese philosophy.
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You might enjoy this thoughtful exploration if you're interested in understanding the core concepts and developments within Chinese philosophy. This book is perfect for those who wish to delve into its rich traditions, gaining insights into major philosophical schools and thinkers, and how they have shaped Chinese cultural and intellectual history.

An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy

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. * Elucidates the central issues and debates in Chinese philosophy, its different schools of thought, and its major philosophers.

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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.

Key features include:

Elucidates the central issues and debates in Chinese philosophy, its different schools of thought, and its major philosophers.
Covers eight major philosophers in the ancient period, among them Confucius, Laozi, and Zhuangzi.
Illuminates the links between different schools of philosophy.
Opens the door to further study of the relationship between Chinese and Western philosophy.

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An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy by JeeLoo Liu is praised for making classical Chinese thought more relevant and accessible to contemporary readers, especially those with an analytical mindset. Critics highlight the author's robust engagement with original sources and contemporary scholarship, combined with sophisticated philosophical analysis. The book is described as both informative for specialists and enlightening for general readers, successfully balancing depth with an understanding of the cultural context.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405129503

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 March 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 644g

Pages: 464

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About the Author

JeeLoo Liu is Associate Professor of Philosophy at California State University at Fullerton. In addition to Chinese philosophy, she specializes in the philosophy of mind and metaphysics. She has published articles in the Journal of Philosophical Research and the Journal of Chinese Philosophy.

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