The Way of Confucianism: An Exploration of Chinese Philosophy

Author: (USA) Diwei Ni, edited by (USA) Bai'an Wan, translated by Chicheng Zhou
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: This book collects the representative works of the renowned American sinologist Diwei Ni over decades, highlighting his achievements in researching Chinese philosophy. Among these works, three aspects deserve special attention for Chinese readers: research on moral philosophy, research on Mencian studies, and research on Ming-Qing philosophy. Through the study of the earliest Chinese characters (), Ni explores the original meaning of "" (virtue) and conducts an in-depth and meticulous comparison of moral philosophy in the East and West. As an outstanding expert in Mencian studies, Ni demonstrates his expertise through his analysis of Mencius' voluntarism, his examination of the Mohist influences on Mencius, and his exploration of the relationship between Mencius and Xunzi. Additionally, his research on Ming-Qing philosophers such as Wang Yangming, Dai Zhen, and Zhang Xuecheng is unique, particularly his tracing of the Xunzi influences on Dai and Zhang, which is truly remarkable.