Esotericism and the Wei-Jin Society

Author: Li Jianzhong, Gao Huaping
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The evolution of metaphysics in the Wei and Jin dynasties exhibits distinct phase characteristics while profoundly influencing all aspects of the Wei and Jin periods. This book traces the historical development of Wei-Jin metaphysics vertically, followed by an analysis of the complex relationships across various levels of Wei-Jin society horizontally. It strives to reveal the significance of metaphysics for the Wei-Jin society, as well as for the entire Chinese culture and philosophy, at the intersection of the three phases of metaphysics and the two dynasties.