Illustrated History of Ancient Chinese Thought (Pre-Qin Volume)

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 pursuits of historical thinkers but also explains the intellectual trends of contemporary society, striving to complement illustrations with text to give readers 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 attempts to reflect the evolution of thought as a process driven by collective human activities, with particular emphasis on the typical figures behind typical ideas. This intellectual history strives to become a comprehensive account that includes the thoughts of people from all social strata across different eras. For thinkers and their works that have been extensively discussed in previous intellectual histories, the book provides only brief coverage, while their discussions on various social and historical issues are categorized and presented under relevant topics. The authors of each volume highlight well-researched and innovative intellectual content, while also offering fresh perspectives on long-standing issues. For example, in the section on political thought, the book not only lists the views of political thinkers but also presents new insights on traditional questions.