Chronological Examination of the Works of the Hundred Schools

Author: (Hong Kong) Zheng Liangshu
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: The problem of authenticity in ancient books is a rather important topic in the study of ancient documents. The large number of unearthed bamboo slips and silk books has transformed this field from a one-way verification of "authenticity or forgery" into a discipline where both "authenticity" and "forgery" are examined simultaneously. The author argues that this field should be formally named "Study of the Ancient Book Era." The author examines and observes works of the pre-Qin philosophers such as the Laozi, Yanzi Chunqiu, Sunzi Bingfa, and Liezi on a per-chapter or even per-paragraph basis, reassessing the authenticity of certain philosophical texts, hoping to lead the study of ancient book chronology toward a more objective new realm. The research is meticulous and highly inspiring for future scholars.