A Collection of Reference Materials on the History of Chinese Thought (Pre-Qin to Northern and Southern Dynasties)

Author: Peng Lin, Huang Pu Min (editors)
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Publishing Date: 2005-11-01
Features: This book is one of the specialized history textbooks for Tsinghua University, "A Collection of Reference Materials for the History of Chinese Thought," planned by Professor Ge Zhaoguang. The book collects important documents on the history of thought from the pre-Qin period to the Northern and Southern Dynasties, comprising fifteen chapters, each divided into several sub-sections. Each sub-section consists of four parts: First is the "Editor's Preface," which provides a concise introduction to the key content of the history of thought discussed in each sub-section. Second are selected "Key Documents," serving as essential materials for understanding the history of thought, accompanied by detailed annotations that explain not only the main ideas but also provide additional related materials. Third are "References," arranged to further expand the scope of historical source reading, selecting and excerpting original materials for readers to delve deeper into the history. Finally are "Recommended Readings," which select important domestic and international research works on related topics, offering a bibliography for readers preparing for more in-depth study of the history of thought. This book is compiled as a historical textbook for senior undergraduate and master's students in humanities disciplines. It is an invaluable reference collection for researchers in related fields and the best introductory book for readers interested in reinterpreting the history of Chinese thought.