Self-Cultivation in Chinese and Greco-Roman Philosophy: Nourishing the Heart/Mind and Playing Roles
Author:   David Machek (University of Bern, Switzerland)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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9781350267145


Pages:   256
Publication Date:   26 June 2025
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   David Machek (University of Bern, Switzerland)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Academic
Dimensions:   Width: 15.80cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.80cm
Weight:   0.540kg
ISBN:  

9781350267145


ISBN 10:   1350267147
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   26 June 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Introduction Part One: Nourishing the Heart in Early China 1. Mengzi on Nourishing the Heart by Curbing the Desires of the Senses 2. Zhuangzi on Nourishing the Heart by “Heart Fasting” 3. Xunzi on Nourishing the Heart by Clear Distinctions Part Two: Nurturing the Mind in Ancient Greece 4. Plato: Nurturing the Mind by Turning the Soul Around 5. Aristotle: Nurturing the Mind by Pleasure and Pain 6. Stoics: Nurturing the Mind by Resisting Bad Thoughts Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

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David Machek is Senior Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Institute of Philosophy, University of Bern, Switzerland.

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