Short History of Chinese Philosphy: A Systematic Account of Chinese Thought from Its Origins to the Present Day

Description

By Yu-lan Fung
Trade paperback book
ISBN 9780684836348
368 pages, 5.50 x 8.00″

A Short History of Chinese Philosophy is a chronicle of Chinese though from the third millennium sage-kings to the 1911 overthrow of the oldest monarchical system in the world. The book illuminates the most commonly known schools of Confucianism and Taoism, and it acquaints readers with Mohism, Yin-Yang, Legalism, Neo-Taoism, Neo-Confucianism, and the introduction of Western philosophy. This adaptation of Dr. Fungs monumental History of Chinese Philosophy provides enthusiasts of philosophy and Asian studies’ students at all levels with a window into ancient and contemporary Chinese ideology and philosophy.

Praise for Short History of Chinese Philosphy

“A much needed and valuable contribution … Dr. Fung is probably the very best equipped person in the world to write this comprehensive presentation of Chinese philosophy for Western readers … He has indeed done the Western world a great service in writing this history, the only work of its kind we have.”

-Library Journal