The Implications of Pre-Qin Philosophy (A Study of Important Concepts in Early Chinese Philosophy)

Author: Sun Xiguo
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: Chinese philosophy differs from Western philosophy in that its way of understanding and grasping the world is distinct from the Western approach, and it possesses its own unique system of concepts and discourse. From this perspective, the history of Chinese philosophy is also the history of the formation of its unique conceptual system. A significant marker of the emergence of Chinese philosophy is whether it develops an ontology or fundamental concept that can encompass and reasonably explain the universe and human life during the process of contemplating the cosmos and human existence. Following this line of thought, this book examines three of the earliest important concepts in the history of Chinese philosophy: "Yi," "De," and "Dao." This examination is highly beneficial for understanding the emergence of Chinese philosophy, recognizing its distinct characteristics and mysteries compared to Western philosophy, and comprehending the fundamental ways our ancestors grasped the world.