Chinese logic research

Author: Sun Zhongyuan
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: The Hundred Schools of Thought are the source of Chinese culture, exerting a profound and long-lasting influence on the Chinese nation and garnering global attention. Chinese logic is a summary of the dialectical thinking methods debated among the Hundred Schools of Thought, playing a significant role in the development of traditional Chinese culture and retaining positive practical significance in contemporary society. It is interconnected with Western and Indian logic, making it a significant achievement in the history of world logic. The purpose of this book is to explore the historical contributions, modern value, and global significance of Chinese logic, promoting the integration of logic from ancient and modern China and across cultures. Chapters 1 to 13 provide a general discussion on the object, methods, and content of Chinese logic, the history and current state of related research both in China and abroad, and comparative studies of logic between China and other cultures. Chapters 14 to 33 offer a detailed analysis of research findings related to ancient and modern Chinese logic. The appendix includes a classified annotation and translation of the Mo Jing and an index of the author's publications, facilitating readers' understanding of the foundational texts of Chinese logic and the full scope of the author's research.