The Meeting of Heaven and Humanity: Twelve Lectures on Chinese Philosophy

Author: Hu Weixi
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Chinese philosophy, as a type of "love of wisdom," possesses unique characteristics different from Western philosophy. It emphasizes the exploration of life philosophy and views philosophy as a pursuit of life's. This book takes the history of Chinese philosophy as the warp and the thoughts of philosophers from different philosophical schools as the weft, showcasing the unique charm and value of Chinese philosophy. The introduction to Chinese philosophy in this book focuses on pre-Qin philosophy, followed by discussions on Wei-Jin Xuanxue, Sui-Tang Buddhism, Song-Ming Neo-Confucianism, and modern Chinese philosophy. In terms of narrative style, the book avoids of technical language and attempts to explain and interpret profound philosophical thoughts in a colloquial manner. This is a concise and accessible textbook on Chinese philosophy, suitable for non-philosophy majors in universities and philosophy enthusiasts in society. It is also used as the textbook for Tsinghua University's "Humanistic Quality Course: Lectures on Chinese Philosophy." Its features are as follows:
First, accessibility. The book narrates and analyzes the philosophical thoughts of Chinese philosophers throughout history in an engaging and conversational way, blending storytelling with commentary. It presents the social background and era atmosphere of different historical periods through storytelling and character portrayals. In its narrative style, it emphasizes dialogue and communication with the audience and adopts a colloquial tone.
Second, emphasis on key points. Despite its concise length, the book presents a panoramic view of Chinese philosophy over 2,000 years. In the selection and handling of Chinese philosophers, philosophical schools, and philosophical trends, it strives to highlight the key aspects. For the analysis and organization of fundamental concepts in Chinese philosophy, it adopts a "strong trunk, weak branches" approach, enabling readers to gain a clear impression of the core content and historical development of Chinese philosophy after reading.