The Spirit of China: Discovering a Living Philosophy Tradition: Discovering a Living Philosophy Tradition

Author: Yu Zhiping
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Through the author's review of famous and important philosophical concepts, propositions, and ideas in the history of Chinese philosophy such as "Heaven," "Mandate," "Yin and Yang," "Five Elements," "Influence," "Time," "Canon," "Principle," "Change and Constancy," "Renewal of the People," and "Reformation of the People," the author outlines the fundamental qualities of Chinese thinking. The author examines Chinese philosophy from the perspective of comparative philosophy between China and the world, scrutinizes the temperament of Chinese thought, and further investigates the philosophical reasons why the Chinese are Chinese, revealing the spiritual tradition that still lives in the hearts of Chinese people today.