Key concepts in Chinese philosophy by Zhang, Dainian, 张岱年, Ryden, Edmund instant download

Key concepts in Chinese philosophy by Zhang, Dainian, 张岱年, Ryden, Edmund instant download

xlvi, 532 pages ; 24 cm, \"This book is both a useful introduction to Chinese philosophy and an invaluable reference tool for sinologists. Comments by important Chinese thinkers are arranged around sixty-four key concepts to illustrate their meaning and use through twenty-five centuries of Chinese philosophy. This unique guide was prepared by Zhang Dainian, one of China's most famous living philosophers.\" \"Zhang reaches back to include concepts in use before the oracle bones (c. 1350-1100 B.C.) - what could be called a philosophical \"prehistory.\" But the focus of the work is those concepts that gained currency in classical Chinese philosophy, especially those whose meanings are deeper and more difficult to grasp. Translated and edited by Edmund Ryden in consultation with the author, the book also includes helpful introductory commentary by Ryden for each section.\"--Jacket, Translated from the Chinese original under title: Zhongguo gu dian zhe xue gai nian fan chou yao lun, published in 1989, Includes bibliographical references, pt. 1, Metaphysics: -- Ontology: Principle concepts; Apophatic terms -- Cosmology: Yin-yang; Concepts of growth; Concepts derived from Daoism; Concepts derived from the Book of Changes; Concepts of relation, pt. 2, Anthropology: -- Moral philosophy: Moral ideas; Ethical concepts -- Psychology: Human nature;Concepts of intentionality, pt. 3. Epistemology: -- Theory of knowledge -- Philosophy of language -- Theory of truth