New History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 2)

Author: Feng Dawen et al.
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Publishing Date: 2005-03-01
Features: A New History of Chinese Philosophy (Volumes I and II) is edited by Professors Feng Dawen and Guo Qiyong. The entire book comprises approximately 700,000 words, covering the period from pre-Qin to the founding of the People's Republic of China (1949) and is divided into five sections: Philosophy in the Pre-Qin Period, Philosophy in the Han and Tang Dynasties, Philosophy from the Northern Song Dynasty to the Mid-Ming Dynasty, Philosophy from the Mid-Ming Dynasty to the Opium War, and the Development of Philosophy in Modern China (from the Opium War to the founding of the People's Republic of China). Based on the new achievements, perspectives, and methodologies in the study of the history of Chinese philosophy over the past two decades since the reform and opening-up, this book employs traditional exegesis and modern interpretation, primarily relying on documentary sources while also incorporating archaeological findings. It strives to break away from the simplistic categorization, dogmatism, and Western models of previous philosophical histories, highlighting the humanistic spirit of Chinese culture and the characteristics of Chinese philosophy. It focuses on the systematic review, elaboration, discussion, and analysis of various philosophical schools and trends in each historical period of Chinese philosophical history, as well as the ideas of their representative figures. The book aims to accurately interpret and clearly express the essence of traditional philosophical thought, fully recognizing the diversity and richness of traditional philosophy, and comprehensively showcasing its metaphysics, axiology, ethics, epistemology, and methodology. Through this, it constructs and writes a fresh and innovative textbook on the history of Chinese philosophy. The book is appropriately concise in length, with a novel structure, well-chosen materials, and content that is both substantial and concise. It is a thought-provoking, scientific, original, and fresh textbook, making it a valuable resource for undergraduate and graduate students in philosophy departments, as well as self-learners of the history of Chinese philosophy.