A Short History of Chinese Philosophy
by Fung Yu-lan, Derek Bodde (Editor)
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The classic chronicle of Chinese philosophical thought from the third millennium to the 20th century. From the sage-kings of ancient China to the 1911 overthrow of the oldest monarchical system in the world, Chinese philosophy has evolved and influenced schools of thought around the world. In an accessible voice, A Short History of Chinese Philosophy clearly illuminates Confucianism, Taoism, Mohism, Yin-Yang, and more. For those interested in philosophy or Asian studies, this is the perfect show more window into ancient and modern Chinese ideology. show lessTags
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- Canonical title
- A Short History of Chinese Philosophy
- Original publication date
- 1948
- Important places
- China
- First words
- Chapter 1
THE SPIRIT OF CHINESE PHILOSOPHY
The place which philosophy has occupied in Chinese civilization has been comparable to that of religion in other civilizations. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)One must speak very much before one keeps silent.
- Publisher's editor
- Derk Bodde
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- Languages
- 5 — Chinese, English, French, Hungarian, Italian
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 15
- ASINs
- 10
