History of Pre-Qin Famous Names

Author: Hu Shi
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Publish Date: 1999-10-01
Features: This book is a work on the development of ancient Chinese logical methods, written by Hu Shi during his stay in New York from 1915 to 1917. The author drew many beneficial insights from the study of European philosophy and addressed issues such as the selection of primary sources, the collation of original texts, and interpretation. In explaining, establishing, or reconstructing philosophical systems, the author recognized the value of Western philosophy in helping him interpret ancient Chinese thought systems, earning praise from domestic scholars.