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OverviewThis book focuses on the philosophy of Chinese martial arts film, arguing that philosophy provides a key to understanding the whole genre. It draws on Chinese philosophical ideas derived from, or based on, Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, and other schools of thought such as Mohism and Legalism, examines a cluster of recent Chinese martial arts films centering on the figure of the xia—the heroic protagonist, the Chinese equivalent of medieval Europe’s knight-errant—and outlines the philosophical principles and themes undergirding the actions of xia and their narratives. Overall, the author argues that the genre, apart from being an action-oriented entertainment medium, is inherently moral and ethical. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Stephen TeoPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.385kg ISBN: 9780367474157ISBN 10: 0367474158 Pages: 164 Publication Date: 30 March 2021 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Assassin and the Philosophy of Non-Action 2. Shadow and the Mandate of Heaven 3. Seven Swords and Confucian Militarism 4. Buddhist Impermanence and Martial Arts in The Grandmaster 5. The Final Master: A Novel Permutation on the Mohist Youxia 6. Wolf Warrior II: Latter-day Youxia 7. ConclusionReviewsAuthor InformationStephen Teo is Associate Professor in the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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