Illustrated History of Ancient Chinese Thought (Volume: Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties)

Author: Compiler: Li Xueqin, Zhu Dawei
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This is a uniquely conceived and freshly presented illustrated history of ancient Chinese thought. It not only describes the life and academic achievements of historical thinkers but also explains the intellectual trends of contemporary society, striving to correlate illustrations with text to provide readers with an in-depth and intuitive understanding of the historical and intellectual context. This is the outstanding feature of the book. — Li Xueqin
When narrating the thoughts of various eras and types, this book endeavors to reflect the evolution of thought as a process primarily driven by the collective activities of people, with particular emphasis on the typical figures behind the typical ideas. This intellectual history aims to encompass the thoughts of individuals from all social strata across different eras. For thinkers and their works that have been extensively discussed in previous intellectual histories, only brief mentions are provided, and their discussions on various social and historical issues are categorized into relevant thematic chapters. The authors of each volume have highlighted well-researched and innovative intellectual content, while also introducing fresh perspectives on long-standing issues. For instance, in the realm of political thought, the book not only lists the views of thinkers but also offers new insights into traditional problems.