Know something about Chinese philosophy

Author: Tian Xiaofei
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: How did the Yin-Yang Five Elements and the Bagua come into being? What was the grand spectacle of the Hundred Schools of Thought? How did Taoism and Buddhism influence the development of Chinese culture? Who was China's first atheist? How was the status of Neo-Confucianism in the Song and Ming dynasties established? We should all know a little about these. Although the "Know a Little" series has a grand perspective, its focus is humble and playful. It is a perfect sharing of decades of reading insights from young scholars at Peking University, illustrated with images and text, guiding you to explore the depth and breadth of Chinese civilization and history. How did the Yin-Yang Five Elements and the Bagua come into being? What was the grand spectacle of the Hundred Schools of Thought? How did Taoism and Buddhism influence the development of Chinese culture? Who was China's first atheist? How was the status of Neo-Confucianism in the Song and Ming dynasties established? We should all know a little about these. Although the "Know a Little" series has a grand perspective, its focus is humble and playful. It is a perfect sharing of decades of reading insights from young scholars at Peking University, illustrated with images and text, guiding you to explore the depth and breadth of Chinese civilization and history.