Brief History of Academic Thought in the Han Dynasty -- China Collection. Philosophy and Social Sciences Category

Author: Gu Jiegang
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: As a major representative of the "Distinguishing Ancient History" school in historiography, Gu Jiegang employs the forgeries-distinguishing thought and methodology he is skilled in and advocates in this book to organize and clarify the complex and diverse academic thoughts of the Han Dynasty, clearly outlining the evolution and development of Han Dynasty academic thought. The book is divided into 22 chapters, systematically studying and organizing various influential theories and ideas of the time and later generations, such as the Yin-Yang and Five Elements theory, the theory of Fengchan (imperial sacrifice), the belief in immortals and alchemists, the teachings of Huanglao, the supremacy of Confucianism over the Hundred Schools of Thought, the flourishing and transformation of classical studies, the creation and popularity of prophecies, and more. It serves as a reference book for understanding and researching the academic history of the Han Dynasty. This edition is based on the version published by Dongfang Publishing House in March 1996.