Principles of Consciousness in Confucian Political Philosophy: Introduction to Speculative Confucianism

Author: Liu Xiaozhu
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: The goal of this book is not to pursue the truth of a thought, but to pursue an experimental approach to a thought, and it is entirely an experiment in the author's personal interpretation of experience. Confucius's thought is vast and profound, and the author never believed that speculation alone was sufficient to elucidate it. The standpoint of this book is to trace the origins of Chinese political civilization, specifically the source and manifestation of Confucius's thought, doctrines, and their connection with the early stages of society.