Comprehensive Overview of Chinese Philosophy

Author: Cheng Shiquan
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Features: This book collects thirty-nine essays by the author on Chinese philosophy, categorized into four parts based on the similarity of themes: "Chinese Culture and Philosophy," "The I Ching and Chinese Philosophy," "Confucian and Mencian Philosophy," and "Buddhist Critiques." The first part, "Chinese Culture and Philosophy," includes seven essays that discuss the essence of Chinese philosophy and culture and how they can contribute to contemporary Western hegemonic civilization. The second part, "The I Ching and Chinese Philosophy," contains seven essays on the philosophy of the I Ching, primarily explaining why the I Ching is considered a classic of Confucian metaphysics. The third part, "Confucian and Mencian Philosophy," includes seven essays on Confucius and two on Mencius. These essays not only clarify and elucidate the teachings of Confucianism and Mencianism but also attempt to highlight the significance of Confucian and Mencian thought in the context of contemporary intellectual trends. The fourth part, "Buddhist Critiques," consists of scattered works from the author's later years, where he attempts to combine "Chinese harmonious philosophy" with Whitehead's "organism philosophy," representing his final insights into the study of philosophy.