Introduction to Chinese Classics -- New Edition

Author: Qian Mu
Publisher:
Publication Date: 1997-07-17
Features: The first eight chapters of this book focus on Confucian classics and (philosophical texts), offering many original insights. For example, it discusses the Pre-Qin philosophers through the lens of "the awakening of class consciousness," the Wei-Jin Xuanxue (Neo-Daoism) through "the discovery of the individual," and the six centuries of Song-Ming Li Xue (Neo-Confucianism) through "the quest for the great self," revealing profound wisdom. The ninth chapter is dedicated to the Qing Dynasty's textual research, often presenting incisive arguments, earning the contemporary praise of "exquisitely profound throughout." The final chapter covers recent academic thought. This book serves as an introductory read on the history of Chinese academic thought and has been widely circulated since its publication. The first eight chapters of this book focus on Confucian classics and (philosophical texts), offering many original insights. For example, it discusses the Pre-Qin philosophers through the lens of "the awakening of class consciousness," the Wei-Jin Xuanxue (Neo-Daoism) through "the discovery of the individual," and the six centuries of Song-Ming Li Xue (Neo-Confucianism) through "the quest for the great self," revealing profound wisdom. The ninth chapter is dedicated to the Qing Dynasty's textual research, often presenting incisive arguments, earning the contemporary praise of "exquisitely profound throughout." The final chapter covers recent academic thought. This book serves as an introductory read on the history of Chinese academic thought and has been widely circulated since its publication.