Rediscovering the Roots of Chinese Thought: Laozi's Philosophy

Rediscovering the Roots of Chinese Thought: Laozi's Philosophy (Contemporary Chinese Scholarship in Daoist Studies)

This book translates Lao-Zhuang xinlun; a key work of contemporary Chinese. It offers a unique discussion of the Laozi;, arguing in contrast to standard Western scholarship that the text goes back to a single author and identifying him as an older contemporary, and even teacher, of Confucius. This places the ConfucianÂ AnalectsÂ after theÂ Laozi and makes the text the most fundamental work of ancient Chinese thought.
Chen explores these debates regarding these points, providing evidence based on materials excavated from Mawangdui and Guodian. His book is a fascinating documentation of contemporary Chinese arguments and debates previously unavailable in English. It is nothing less than a complete revision of the history of Chinese thought with Daoism as its major focus.
Country USA
Brand Three Pines Press
Manufacturer Three Pines Press
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2015-01-31
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781931483612

Rediscovering the Roots of Chinese Thought: Laozi's Philosophy (Contemporary Chinese Scholarship in Daoist Studies)