Writing of the History of Thought -- Introduction to the History of Chinese Thought: Introduction to the History of Chinese Thought

Author: Ge Zhaoguang
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This book was originally the "Introduction" to "A History of Chinese Thought," providing explanations and clarifications on research perspectives, material selection, and writing approaches. It has now been supplemented and revised by the author, with the addition of three new sections: "Addition and Subtraction in Thought History Research," "What Can Become Material for Thought History," and "Images in the Perspective of Thought History Research." It is published as a standalone book titled "The Writing of Thought History." The title "The Writing of Thought History" does not imply that only one writing strategy is discussed here, as different writing approaches in thought history are always underpinned by different concepts, ideas, and methods. Changes in writing often signify changes in the concepts, ideas, and methods of thought history research. This discussion covers some major theoretical and methodological issues in the study of Chinese thought history or philosophy, such as how thought history should address the relationship between elites and classics.