"Chinese philosophy before our Christian era is emphasized in this nontechnical summary of Chinese thought. Professor Creel also deals with Confucianism, the ideas of Mo-tsu and Mencius, Taoism, Legalism, and their variations and adaptations. As an introduction for the general reader, this book stands among the best."—China: A Resource and Curriculum Guide
"There exists nowhere else such a well-written presentation of the main trends in Chinese thought in so brief a space. The text is not cluttered with Chinese names and the pages are not weighed down with footnotes—but the references are there for those who want them, with suggestions for further readings. This is a book which can be understood by those who have never read anything else about China."—The New York Times Book Review
I. The Chinese View II. Before Confucius III. Confucius and the Struggle for Human Happiness IV. Mo Tzu and the Quest for Peace and Order V. Mencius and the Emphasis on Human Nature VI. The Mystical Skepticism of the Taoists VII. The Authoritarianism of Hsun Tzu VIII. The Totalitariansim of the Legalists IX. The Eclectics of Han X. Buddhism and Neo-Confucianism XI. The Reaction against Neo-Confucianism XII. The Influence of the West XIII. In Retrospect Suggestions for Further Reading Bibliography References Index
Anonymous
Posted December 8, 2003
brilliant!
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"Chinese philosophy before our Christian era is emphasized in this nontechnical summary of Chinese thought. Professor Creel also deals with Confucianism, the ideas of Mo-tsu and Mencius, Taoism, Legalism, and their variations and adaptations. As an introduction for the general reader, this book stands among the best."—China: A Resource and Curriculum Guide
"There exists nowhere else such a well-written presentation of the main trends in Chinese thought in so brief a space. The text is not cluttered with Chinese ...