Illustrated History of Ancient Chinese Thought (Qin and Han Volume)

Author: Compiled by Li Xueqin, Zhu Dawei
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
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 use illustrations and text to complement each other, enabling readers to gain 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, the book endeavors to reflect the evolution of thought as a process driven by collective human activities, particularly highlighting the typical figures within typical thought. 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, the book will only briefly mention them, while their discussions on various socio-historical issues will be categorized and presented under relevant topics. The authors of each volume have both emphasized well-researched and innovative intellectual content and introduced fresh perspectives on some long-standing issues. For example, in political thought, the book not only lists the views of thinkers but also offers new insights into traditional problems.