The Realm of Heaven and Humanity (Twelve Lectures on Chinese Philosophy)

Author: Hu Weixi
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Chinese philosophy, as a type of "love of wisdom," possesses unique characteristics different from Western philosophy. It emphasizes the exploration of life philosophy, viewing philosophy as a pursuit of life's. This book takes the history of Chinese philosophy as the vertical axis and the thoughts of philosophers from various schools as the horizontal axis, showcasing the unique charm and value of Chinese philosophy. The introduction to Chinese philosophy in this book focuses on pre-Qin philosophy, followed by discussions on Wei-Jin Xuanxue, Sui-Tang Buddhism, Song-Ming Neo-Confucianism, and modern Chinese philosophy. In terms of narrative style, the book avoids technical language and attempts to explain and interpret profound philosophical thoughts in a colloquial manner. This book is a concise and accessible textbook on Chinese philosophy, suitable for undergraduate students from non-philosophy majors and philosophy enthusiasts in society. It was used as the textbook for Tsinghua University's "Lectures on Chinese Philosophy" course in the humanities quality education program. Its features are as follows: , easy to understand. The book narrates and analyzes the philosophical thoughts of Chinese philosophers in history in a way that is both conversational and engaging, blending storytelling and vivid character portrayals to showcase the social background and era atmosphere of different historical periods of Chinese philosophy. In terms of narrative style, it emphasizes dialogue and communication with the audience and adopts a colloquial tone. Second, emphasis on key points. The book, despite its concise length, presents a panoramic view of the history of Chinese philosophy over 2,000 years. In the selection and grasp of Chinese philosophers, philosophical schools, and philosophical trends, it strives to highlight key points. For the analysis and organization of fundamental concepts in Chinese philosophy, it adopts a "strong trunk, weak branches" approach, leaving the reader with a clear impression of the basic content and historical development of Chinese philosophy.