Chinese Philosophy and Philosophers : An Introduction /: An Introduction. (2021)
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- Book
- Title:
- Chinese Philosophy and Philosophers : An Introduction /: An Introduction. (2021)
- Main Title:
- Chinese Philosophy and Philosophers : An Introduction
- Further Information:
- Note: Ronnie L. Littlejohn.
- Authors:
- Littlejohn, Ronnie L
- Contents:
- List of Focus Windows Preface Acknowledgements Note on Translations Introduction1. Ontology-Questions about the Nature of RealityIntroductionThe Basic Vocabulary of the Chinese Theory of Reality: The 'Great Commentary' to the Classic of Changes (Yijing)Daoist Ontology: Lao-Zhuang Tradition (c. 350–139 BCE)A Synthesis of Classical Chinese Ontologies: Masters of Huainan(Huainanzi, c.139 BCE)Buddhist OntologiesThe Study of Principles: Understanding the Content and Structure of RealityShifting Paradigms in Chinese Theories of RealityChapter ReflectionsAdditional Readings and Resources2. Epistemology-Questions about the Nature and Scope of KnowledgeIntroductionA Classical Chinese Model for Justifying Beliefs and Knowledge Claims: Mozi (c. 470-391 BCE)Early Chinese Rhetoricians (bianshi) and LogiciansThe Inadequacy of Reason for the Discovery of Truth: The Lao-Zhuang Tradition (c. 350–139 BCE)Knowledge by Analogical Inference: Mencius (c. 372–289 BCE) Reasoning without Prejudgment: Xunzi (c. 310–220 BCE)Differentiating Belief from Knowledge: Wang Chong (c. 27–100)Buddhist Influenced EpistemologiesPluralistic Cultural Knowledge: Zhang Dongsun (1886–1973)Chapter ReflectionsAdditional Readings and Resources3. Moral Theory-Questions about the Nature and Application of MoralityIntroductionMorality as Cultural Propriety: Confucius (c. 551–479 BCE)Morality as Heaven's Commands: Mozi (c. 470–391 BCE)Moral Effortlessness: Lao-Zhuang Views on Morality (c. 350–139 BCE)Morality as CultivatingList of Focus Windows Preface Acknowledgements Note on Translations Introduction1. Ontology-Questions about the Nature of RealityIntroductionThe Basic Vocabulary of the Chinese Theory of Reality: The 'Great Commentary' to the Classic of Changes (Yijing)Daoist Ontology: Lao-Zhuang Tradition (c. 350–139 BCE)A Synthesis of Classical Chinese Ontologies: Masters of Huainan(Huainanzi, c.139 BCE)Buddhist OntologiesThe Study of Principles: Understanding the Content and Structure of RealityShifting Paradigms in Chinese Theories of RealityChapter ReflectionsAdditional Readings and Resources2. Epistemology-Questions about the Nature and Scope of KnowledgeIntroductionA Classical Chinese Model for Justifying Beliefs and Knowledge Claims: Mozi (c. 470-391 BCE)Early Chinese Rhetoricians (bianshi) and LogiciansThe Inadequacy of Reason for the Discovery of Truth: The Lao-Zhuang Tradition (c. 350–139 BCE)Knowledge by Analogical Inference: Mencius (c. 372–289 BCE) Reasoning without Prejudgment: Xunzi (c. 310–220 BCE)Differentiating Belief from Knowledge: Wang Chong (c. 27–100)Buddhist Influenced EpistemologiesPluralistic Cultural Knowledge: Zhang Dongsun (1886–1973)Chapter ReflectionsAdditional Readings and Resources3. Moral Theory-Questions about the Nature and Application of MoralityIntroductionMorality as Cultural Propriety: Confucius (c. 551–479 BCE)Morality as Heaven's Commands: Mozi (c. 470–391 BCE)Moral Effortlessness: Lao-Zhuang Views on Morality (c. 350–139 BCE)Morality as Cultivating Our Inborn Endowments: Mencius (c. 372–289 BCE)Morality as Carving and Polishing the Person: Xunzi (310–220 BCE) Buddhist Thinking about Morality in the Chinese ContextMorality Books and Ledgers: Tract of the Most Exalted on Action and Response (c. 1164)The Ultimacy of Harmony: Zhu Xi (1130–1200) Moral Willing as Moral Knowing: Wang Yangming (1472–1529)Early Modern and Contemporary Reflections on Moral PhilosophyChapter ReflectionsAdditional Readings and Resources4. Political Philosophy-Questions about the Nature and Purpose of GovernmentIntroductionThe Classical Chinese Political Theory of MeritocracyHumane Government: Mencius (c. 372–289 BCE)Legalism's Two Handles of Government: Han Fei (c. 280–233 BCE)Daoist Influenced Political TheoriesGovernment Enacting Social Justice: Wang Anshi (1021-1086)Critique of the Chinese Dynastic System: Huang Zongxi (1610-1695)Re-envisioning Chinese Political Understanding of Government and PoliticsThe Sinification of Marxism in China: Mao Zedong (1893–1976)Forms of Current Confucian Political TheoryChapter ReflectionsAdditional Readings and ResourcesQuick Guide to Pronunciation Comparative Chronology of Philosophers Notes References Index. … (more)
- Edition:
- Second edition
- Publisher Details:
- London : Bloomsbury Academic
- Publication Date:
- 2021
- Extent:
- 1 online resource (376 pages)
- Subjects:
- Oriental & Indian philosophy
Buddhism
Confucianism
Philosophy -- Eastern
Religion -- Confucianism
Philosophy -- Zen
Non-Western philosophy - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 9781350177437
1350177431 - Related ISBNs:
- 9781350177406
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