Human and Nature---Chinese Philosophical View of Ecological

Author: Meng Peiyuan
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Ancient Chinese philosophy is rich in ecological thought, but there is still a lack of systematic organization. This book takes the proposition of "Unity of Heaven and Man" and the concept of sustainable development as its starting point, focusing on nearly all the crucial issues of Chinese ecological ethics. It not only discusses the ecological perspective of Confucianism in general terms but also, in chronological order, explains and elaborates on the ecological thoughts of representative figures and works in Chinese history from the perspectives of Confucianism, Taoism, Song-Ming Neo-Confucianism, and modern philosophy. This approach weaves together the framework and system of traditional Chinese philosophical ecological thought. The book is well-structured, with fluent writing and rich historical materials, fully demonstrating Professor Meng's rigorous academic approach, profound scholarly foundation, and skill in handling materials and organizing articles.