Encyclopedia of Chinese Philosophy

Serving as a gateway to Chinese thought, the Encyclopedia of Chinese Philosophy is a resource for both the scholar and the general reader. This text introduces the significant historical periods of Chinese philosophy ancient and modern, it offers insight into the ideas of important thinkers and elementary concepts in philosophical discourse as well as addressing the major conundrums found within various Chinese disciplines. All the major schools of thought are covered and their proponents, followers and critics discussed. There are also essays on concepts such as ‘sheng’ (life, creativity) and ‘hsin’ (heart, mind) and on the relation of philosophy to other aspects of culture such as history and literature. The Encyclopedia provides a penetrating look into the thought of China and the Chinese, making it a useful resource for both those already acquainted with Chinese philosophy and those seeking to learn. A complete survey of the history of Chinese philosophy from Spring and Autumn 722-481 BC and Warring States through Han, Yuan, Ming to Qing (1644S1912) Hong Kong; Guy Allito, University of Chic