From destiny to Dao : a survey of pre-Qin philosophy in China / Huang Kejian.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kejian, Huang, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Philosophy, Chinese--221 B.C.

Philosophy, Chinese.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (226 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Honolulu : Silkroad Press, [2016]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Examines the Classical Chinese Thinkers in the Pre-Qin EraFrom Destiny to Dao: A Survey of Pre-Qin Philosophy in China surveys the prominent schools of thought in Pre-Qin China -- Daoism, Confucianism, Mohism, the School of Names, Legalism, and the School of Yin-Yang. Author Huang Kejian explores the development of thought from the mystical concept of destiny to the philosophical "Dao" and offers a discussion of the major philosophical themes in each school of thought with a unique collection of insights from commentators. From Destiny to Dao: A Survey of Pre-Qin Philosophy in China offers a reader a holistic understanding of their philosophies through their historical place, existential concerns, and impact on future philosophers.Content HighlightsBeginnings of Philosophical Thought in the Axial Age in ChinaDaoism: Non-Being in Being and Going Back to SimplicityConfucianism: Benevolence, Propriety, and Political Conduct from Intrinsic SentimentsMohism: Impartial Care and the Pragmatic Opposition to ConfucianismSchool of Names: The White Horse Paradox -- A Language Crisis in Philosophical DebateLegalism: Rule of Law as "Dao" and the Slow Death of Humanist OptimismSchool of Yin-yang: "Five Elements" -- Towards a Future Model of Statecraft.

Contents:

Cover; Contents; Chapter 1 Overview: Chinese Philosophy in the Axial Period; Chapter 2 Lao Zi; Chapter 3 Confucius; Chapter 4 Mo Zi; Chapter 5 Zhuang Zi; Chapter 6 Mencius; Chapter 7 Xun Zi; Chapter 8 The Legalists; Bibliography; Glossary; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed March 15, 2016).

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ISBN:

1-62320-070-9

OCLC:

941700265