Zhang Xuecheng's Epistemology: Centered on the Critique of Textual Research

Author: Hisashi Yamaguchi (Author), Wang Biao (Translator)
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This book centers on the Confucian thought of Zhang Xuecheng, providing a detailed exploration of his ideas in relation to the Zhejiang School, the Zhu-Lu School, and the origins of the saying "All the Six Classics are history." Starting from Zhang's critique of the Qian-Jia School, it examines his elucidation of the subjective nature of knowledge and highlights his intellectual journey from a traditional Confucian scholar to a modern intellectual. The book embodies the rigorous scholarship and emphasis on research materials characteristic of Japanese scholars, while also offering a macroscopic perspective and keen insight. It situates the study of Zhang Xuecheng within the context of modernity among intellectuals, making it an outstanding work in the field of research.