Essays on the History of Chinese Academic Thought.6

Author: Qian Mu
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This volume is the sixth in the "Essays Series," dedicated to the scholarship after the Song Dynasty, covering the Yuan Dynasty and extending to the early Ming Dynasty. The essays on Huang Dongfa, Wang Shenning, and Wu Cailu discuss the development of Zhu Xi's thought, providing an overview of early Yuan academic thought. "Reading the Collected Poems and Prose of Ming Dynasty Founding Officials: Main and Continuation" examines the works of various officials, demonstrating that some held allegiance to the Yuan court, others showed disdain for the new dynasty, being timid in advancing but courageous in retreat, and failing to champion the distinction between the civilized and the barbarian as a call for national revolution. The author uses literature to interpret history, uncovering hidden truths and expressing ideas previously unexplored, making this essential reading for those studying Chinese history. Other works, such as "A Study of Jin and Yuan Taoism," describe the new trends in Taoism during that era, highlighting the changes between ancient and modern times. The essay "Neo-Confucianism and Art" explores the relationship between academic thought and art, focusing on painting, including the four great Yuan Dynasty painters, thus offering a new perspective for those researching the history of Chinese art. This series presents a comprehensive discussion of Chinese academic thought by the renowned scholar Qian Mu. Spanning from the Han Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, it traces the origins and evolution of Chinese academic thought, delving into its nuances and systematically examining its development. Each essay is meticulously crafted, with no empty words, showcasing the author's profound knowledge and numerous original insights. It is an authoritative and deeply insightful academic work in this field. This series was published in installments by the Taiwan Sanmin Book Company.