A Concise History of Chinese Philosophy: Illustrated Treasury Edition

Author: Feng Youlan
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The seminal work of the philosophy master Feng Youlan, translated into English and best-selling for over half a century. First translated into Chinese in the 1980s, the first edition sold 100,000 copies. The preferred reading for understanding Chinese philosophy. This book is the crystallization of Feng Youlan's philosophy and thoughts. With a limited volume, it connects knowledge from ancient to modern and across cultures, filled with wisdom and insights of a philosopher. Especially notable is the author's concern for real-world issues, embodying the spirit of "reading without forgetting to save the nation, and saving the nation without forgetting to read." For today's Chinese readers, it remains an enriching classic in philosophical discourse. This book is the Chinese translation of Feng Youlan's introductory work on Chinese philosophy, introducing his division of the history of Chinese philosophy into two major periods—"Confucianism and Classics"—guided by the spirit and context of Chinese philosophy.