Methodology of the History of Chinese Philosophy: A Fine Work of Chinese Scholarship

Author: Zhang Dainian
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book offers profound insights on how to conduct research on the history of Chinese philosophy. The author explores issues such as the nature of philosophy and the scope of the history of philosophy, elaborating on fundamental philosophical questions and schools of thought with examples from the history of philosophy. On this basis, the book proposes basic and feasible methods for studying categories, propositions, systems, and other aspects of the history of Chinese philosophy. Notably, it emphasizes the importance of organizing historical materials as a key method for researching the history of Chinese philosophy, systematically discussing aspects such as investigation and identification, collation, etymology, textual criticism, and arrangement. With his extensive and profound theoretical background in philosophy, the author explains complex and difficult philosophical issues in an accessible manner. The writing is fluid and comprehensive, giving readers a sense of broad perspective. This book remains highly valuable as a reference for conducting research on the history of Chinese philosophy to this day. Target Audience: Professional researchers, universities, urban collections, and family libraries.