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This book introduces fifteen representative philosophers in ancient China, including Confucius, Laozi, Mencius, Zhuangzi, influential Neo-Taoist scholars, and prominent Neo-Confucian thinkers. It reveals the fundamental problems of each philosopher, clarifies the connotation of the concept as well as the specific reference of the problem, and presents the inherent context and structure of each philosopher's thoughts. Further, the author analyzes a selection of these ancient philosophers' main propositions and demonstrates the argumentation and proof processes behind the basic philosophical insights. As such, this book is a valuable academic resource for scholars and the interested readers wanting to gain an in-depth understanding of ancient Chinese philosophy today.
Contents
Preface.- Chapter 1. Human Nature and the Way of Heaven: The Philosophy of Confucius.- Chapter 2. Turn Non-being into Utility: The Philosophy in Laozi.- Chapter 3.Exert the Mind to Know Human Nature: The Philosophy of Mencius.- Chapter 4. The Way to True Knowledge: The Philosophy of Zhuang Zi.- Chapter 5. Being or Non-being: The Philosophy of Wang Bi.- Chapter 6. Principle of Nature: The Philosophy of Ji Kang.- Chapter 7.Limitation and Nature: The Philosophy of Guo Xiang.- Chapter 8. Tai Chi as Being: The Philosophy of Zhou Dunyi.- Chapter 9. Substance and Function: The Philosophy of Shao Yong.- Chapter 10.The Establishment of Our Own Philosophy: The Philosophy of Cheng Hao.- Chapter 11.The One and Its Two Contrary Aspects: The Philosophy of Zhang Zai.- Chapter 12. Ontological Substance: The Philosophy of Cheng Yi.- Chapter 13. The Principle of Heaven and Qi, Motion and Stillness: The Philosophy of Zhu Xi.- Chapter 14. Be Your Own Master: The Philosophy of Lu Jiuyuan.- Chapter 15. The Principle of Heaven Is Never Outside Your Mind: The Philosophy of Wang Yangming.
