Introduction to Classical Chinese Philosophy

Van Norden's Introduction to Classical Chinese Philosophy is evidently of increasing importance in balancing our 21st century view of philosophy in general. It is to Van Norden's regret, that when `philosophy' is discussed or taught, it is almost always in the context of `Western Philosophy' rather than a global perspective. Yet the contribution of China to global thought and understanding is crucial, especially in our contemporary context.

In his highly accessible Introduction, Van Norden ...