Introduction to Guoxue

Author: Qian Mu
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Publish Date: 1997-07-01
Features: The first eight chapters of this book focus on classics and treatises, presenting many original insights. For example, it discusses the pre-Qin thinkers under the theme of "the awakening of classes," the Wei-Jin Xuanxue under "the discovery of the individual," and the six-century Neo-Confucianism of the Song and Ming dynasties under "the quest for the great self," offering many profound observations. The ninth chapter is dedicated to the Qing Dynasty's textual criticism, often featuring incisive arguments and earning the contemporary praise of being "deeply profound throughout." The final chapter covers recent academic thoughts. This book serves as an introductory read for studying the history of Chinese academic thought and has been widely disseminated after publication.