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Author : Jung-Yeup Kim
Release : 2015
Genre : Philosophy, Chinese
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Book Rating : 368/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Zhang Zai's Philosophy of Qi by : Jung-Yeup Kim
Download or read book Zhang Zai's Philosophy of Qi written by Jung-Yeup Kim. This book was released on 2015. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SpanJung-Yeup Kim is assistant professor of philosophy at Kent State University./span
Author : Kaibara Ekken
Release : 2007-03-20
Genre : Philosophy
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Book Rating : 299/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Philosophy of Qi by : Kaibara Ekken
Download or read book The Philosophy of Qi written by Kaibara Ekken. This book was released on 2007-03-20. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Record of Great Doubts emphasizes the role of qi in achieving a life of engagement with other humans, with the larger society, and with nature as a whole. Rather than encourage transcendental escapism or quietism, Ekken articulates a philosophy of material force as a basis of living a life of commitment to the world. In this spirit, moral cultivation is not an isolated or a self-centered preoccupation, but an activity that occurs within the dynamic forces of nature and amid the rigorous demands of society. In this context, a vitalism of qi is an emergent force, not only providing the philosophical grounding for this vibrant interaction but also giving a basis for an investigation of the natural world that plumbs the principle within things. Ekken thus aimed to articulate a creative and dynamic milieu for moral education, political harmony, social coherence, and agricultural sustainability. The Record of Great Doubts embodies Ekken's profound commitment to Confucian ideas and practices as a method for establishing an integrative ethical vision, one he hoped would guide Japan through a new period of peace and stability. A major philosophical treatise in the Japanese Neo-Confucian tradition, The Record of Great Doubts illuminates a crucial chapter in East Asian intellectual history.
Author : Jung-Yeup Kim
Release : 2015-03-06
Genre : Philosophy
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 37X/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Zhang Zai's Philosophy of Qi by : Jung-Yeup Kim
Download or read book Zhang Zai's Philosophy of Qi written by Jung-Yeup Kim. This book was released on 2015-03-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Qi 氣 (“vital energy”) is one of the most important concepts in Chinese philosophy and culture, and neo-Confucian Zhang Zai (1020-1077) plays a pivotal role in developing the notion. An investigation of his philosophy of qi is not confined to his particularity, but sheds light upon the notion of qi as it is understood within Chinese and East Asian thought in general. Yet, his position has not been given a thorough philosophical analysis in contemporary times. The purpose of this book is to provide a thorough and proper understanding of Zhang Zai’s philosophy of qi. Zhang Zai’s Philosophy of Qi: A Practical Understanding focuses on the practical argument underlying Zhang Zai’s development of qi that emphasizes the endeavor to create meaningful coherence amongst our differences through mutual communication and transformation. In addition to this, the book compares and engages Zhang Zai’s philosophy of qi with John Dewey’s philosophy of aesthetic experience in order to make Zhang Zai’s position more plausible and relevant to the contemporary Western audience.
Author : Zhang Dainian
Release : 2002-01-01
Genre : Philosophy
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Book Rating : 105/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Key Concepts in Chinese Philosophy by : Zhang Dainian
Download or read book Key Concepts in Chinese Philosophy written by Zhang Dainian. This book was released on 2002-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to Chinese philosophy and a reference tool for sinologists. Comments by important Chinese thinkers are arranged around 64 key concepts to illustrate their meaning and use through 25 centuries of Chinese philosophy. The book includes comments on each section by the translator.
Author : Karyn L. Lai
Release : 2008-07-31
Genre : Philosophy
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Book Rating : 462/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy by : Karyn L. Lai
Download or read book An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy written by Karyn L. Lai. This book was released on 2008-07-31. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive introductory textbook to early Chinese philosophy covers a range of philosophical traditions which arose during the Spring and Autumn (722-476 BCE) and Warring States (475-221 BCE) periods in China, including Confucianism, Mohism, Daoism, and Legalism. It considers concepts, themes and argumentative methods of early Chinese philosophy and follows the development of some ideas in subsequent periods, including the introduction of Buddhism into China. The book examines key issues and debates in early Chinese philosophy, cross-influences between its traditions and interpretations by scholars up to the present day. The discussion draws upon both primary texts and secondary sources, and there are suggestions for further reading. This will be an invaluable guide for all who are interested in the foundations of Chinese philosophy and its richness and continuing relevance.
