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OverviewFor anyone looking to understand Chinese philosophy, here is the place to start. Introducing this vast and far-reaching tradition, Ronnie L. Littlejohn tells you everything you need to know about the Chinese thinkers who have made the biggest contributions to the conversation of philosophy, from the Han dynasty to the present. He covers: · The six classical schools of Chinese philosophy (Yin-Yang, Ru, Mo, Ming, Fa, and Dao-De) · The arrival of Buddhism in China and its distinctive development · The central figures and movements from the end of the Tang dynasty to the introduction into China of Western thought · The impact of Chinese philosophers ranging from Confucius and Laozi to Tu Weiming and some of the Western counterparts who addressed similar issues. Weaving together key subjects, thinkers, and texts, we see how Chinese traditions have profoundly shaped the institutions, social practices, and psychological character of not only East and Southeast Asia, but the world we are living in. Praised for its completely original and illuminating thematic approach, this new edition includes updated reading lists, a comparative chronology of Western and Chinese philosophers, and additional translated extracts. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ronnie L. Littlejohn (Belmont University, USA)Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic Edition: 2nd edition Weight: 0.708kg ISBN: 9781350177413ISBN 10: 1350177415 Pages: 376 Publication Date: 27 January 2022 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsList of Focus Windows Preface Acknowledgements Note on Translations Introduction 1. Ontology-Questions about the Nature of Reality Introduction The 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 Ontologies The Study of Principles: Understanding the Content and Structure of Reality Shifting Paradigms in Chinese Theories of Reality Chapter Reflections Additional Readings and Resources 2. Epistemology-Questions about the Nature and Scope of Knowledge Introduction A Classical Chinese Model for Justifying Beliefs and Knowledge Claims: Mozi (c. 470-391 BCE) Early Chinese Rhetoricians (bianshi) and Logicians The 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 Epistemologies Pluralistic Cultural Knowledge: Zhang Dongsun (1886-1973) Chapter Reflections Additional Readings and Resources 3. Moral Theory-Questions about the Nature and Application of Morality Introduction Morality 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 Context Morality 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 Philosophy Chapter Reflections Additional Readings and Resources 4. Political Philosophy-Questions about the Nature and Purpose of Government Introduction The Classical Chinese Political Theory of Meritocracy Humane Government: Mencius (c. 372-289 BCE) Legalism's Two Handles of Government: Han Fei (c. 280-233 BCE) Daoist Influenced Political Theories Government 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 Politics The Sinification of Marxism in China: Mao Zedong (1893-1976) Forms of Current Confucian Political Theory Chapter Reflections Additional Readings and Resources Quick Guide to Pronunciation Comparative Chronology of Philosophers Notes References IndexReviewsRonnie Littlejohn's ability to constructively organize and discuss Chinese philosophy with categories and terms recognizable to undergraduate students while remaining faithful to original discourses is remarkable. This is perhaps the most nuanced introduction Western students can have to classical Chinese thought in a familiar philosophical framework. Any teacher dealing with these texts and ideas should seriously consider this work. * Paul J. D'Ambrosio, Associate Professor of Chinese Philosophy, East China Normal University, China * This revised and updated volume offers a lucid and comprehensive overview of the key historical periods and conceptual areas of Chinese philosophy from antiquity to modernity. It is an essential resource for engaging the history and contemporaneity of Chinese thought. * Eric S. Nelson, Professor of Philosophy, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR * Author InformationRonnie L. Littlejohn is Virginia M. Chaney Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Director of Asian Studies at Belmont University, USA. His previous books include Historical Dictionary of Daoism (2020), Confucianism: An Introduction (2011), Daoism: An Introduction (2009) and Riding the Wind with Liezi: New Perspectives on the Daoist Classic (2011). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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