Chinese Philosophy Wisdom (2nd Edition)

Author: Xiang Shilin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book provides a concise introduction to the fundamental content of ethics, including the history of the discipline, its current state, key concepts, contemporary frontier issues, and the humanistic spirit embedded in ethics. On this basis, it focuses on the new developments of traditional Confucian ethics in the modern era, highlighting the charm of Confucian ethical theory's dialectical thought and Daoist ethical spirit in the modern context, thereby significantly influencing readers from specific perspectives. The book takes the distinction between heaven and humanity as the main thread of Chinese philosophy, closely following the philosophical reflections of sages and scholars throughout history. Centered on philosophical problems, academic schools, and intellectual traditions, it explores the unique charm and elegance of the nation's culture through the analysis of the development of philosophical schools and the lineage of intellectual inheritance. It also prompts reflection on the historical lessons of the enduring legacy of several thousand years of civilization, emphasizing the philosophical characteristics of the "new era" in the debate over East and West, ancient and modern. In a concise and fresh manner, it outlines the Chinese philosophical pursuit and aspiration for freedom. The book highlights the relationship between Chinese philosophy and Chinese culture, striving to combine knowledge dissemination with wisdom development, aiming to make the content accessible and easy to understand.