Introduction to Chinese Classics

Author: Kong Xianghua
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
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"National Studies," also known as "National Customs," is a unique and comprehensive cultural and academic system rooted in pre-Qin classics and the teachings of the Hundred Schools of Thought. It encompasses Han Dynasty Confucianism, Wei-Jin metaphysics, Sui-Tang Buddhism, Song-Ming Neo-Confucianism, as well as contemporary Chinese fu poetry, Six Dynasties parallel prose, Tang-Song poetry, Yuan Dynasty qu opera, Ming-Qing fiction, and historical studies throughout the dynasties. This system forms the grand Four Divisions of Classics, Histories, Philosophies, and Collections. This book is a summary of the author's years of studying National Studies. Its key feature is compiling numerous classics into one volume, collecting and refining the most representative classical sayings from various schools of thought, while also incorporating insights from many National Studies masters over the past century. Additionally, it combines the author's research findings and the needs of contemporary readers to provide concise and direct interpretations of numerous classical texts. The main feature of this book is its clarity and accessibility, making it suitable for beginners.
"National Studies," also known as "National Customs," is a unique and comprehensive cultural and academic system rooted in pre-Qin classics and the teachings of the Hundred Schools of Thought. It encompasses Han Dynasty Confucianism, Wei-Jin metaphysics, Sui-Tang Buddhism, Song-Ming Neo-Confucianism, as well as contemporary Chinese fu poetry, Six Dynasties parallel prose, Tang-Song poetry, Yuan Dynasty qu opera, Ming-Qing fiction, and historical studies throughout the dynasties. This system forms the grand Four Divisions of Classics, Histories, Philosophies, and Collections. This book is a summary of the author's years of studying National Studies. Its key feature is compiling numerous classics into one volume, collecting and refining the most representative classical sayings from various schools of thought, while also incorporating insights from many National Studies masters over the past century. Additionally, it combines the author's research findings and the needs of contemporary readers to provide concise and direct interpretations of numerous classical texts. The main feature of this book is its clarity and accessibility, making it suitable for beginners.