Essays on the History of Chinese Academic Thought (Volume 1)

Author: Qian Mu
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Features: This series encompasses all individual essays by the renowned sinologist Qian Mu on the academic thoughts of various dynasties in China over the past six decades. Divided into three volumes, the series covers ancient times to the pre-Qin period in the first volume, the period from the Qin and Han dynasties to the Five Dynasties in the second, and the period from the Song dynasty to the modern era in the third. It traces the origins and developments, elucidates the subtleties, and presents many original academic insights, systematically and authentically outlining the panorama of Chinese academic thought. This volume is the first part of the "Essays Series," containing seven essays. It includes rigorous explorations of fundamental aspects of the ancient Chinese civilization, such as the study of mountain-dwelling in ancient China and the examination of northern crops, as well as in-depth investigations into the meanings of the Book of Songs, the style of the Book of Zhou, the essence of the Book of Changes, and the moral spirit of the Spring and Autumn period. Meticulous and precise, it not only traces the evolution of thought but also examines the authenticity of academic research, offering insights that remain fresh over time.