Chinese philosophical wisdom

Author: Xiang Shiling
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Publish Date: 2000-10-01
Features: This book is divided into four chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the philosophy of the pre-Qin thinkers, revealing representative viewpoints and thoughts during the formative period of Chinese philosophy through the lens of schools. Chapter 2 covers the philosophy of the Han and Tang dynasties. Due to the numerous schools and issues in this period, it adopts a problem-based approach while also considering the development of schools. Chapter 3 primarily discusses the mainstream of Song-Ming philosophy—Song-Ming Neo-Confucianism—by elaborating on the three major schools of Neo-Confucianism. Chapter 4 focuses on the (Ming-Qing pragmatic philosophy), which is characterized by an emphasis on "reality," with a particular focus on the late Ming and early Qing periods. This book follows the main threads of schools and intellectual development, highlighting the relationship between Chinese philosophy and Chinese culture. It aims to combine knowledge transmission with wisdom cultivation, striving to make the content both profound and accessible, clear and easy to understand.