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Cambridge An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy Book - Paperback - 30 March 2017 Paperback – 30 March 2017

by Karyn Lai (Author)
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This comprehensive introduction to key ideas in early philosophy explores traditions including Confucianism, Daoism, Mohism, Legalism and Chinese Buddhism. Written in clear, accessible language, the book demonstrates the distinctiveness and insights of these philosophical traditions, and incorporates new ideas and approaches from some recently excavated texts.
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    1107504090
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1107504097
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    Cambridge University Press
  5. Publication date
    30 March 2017
  6. Part of series
    Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy
  7. Language
    English
  8. Dimensions
    16.99 x 2.16 x 24.41 cm
  9. Print length
    374 pages
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This book explores traditions including Confucianism, Daoism, Mohism, Legalism and Chinese Buddhism, and how they shape Chinese thought.

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Karyn L. Lai is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. Her publications include An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy (Cambridge, 2008), Learning from Chinese Philosophies (2006), and numerous research articles in peer-reviewed journals.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press; 2 edition (30 March 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 374 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1107504090
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1107504097
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.99 x 2.16 x 24.41 cm
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Nadim
1.0 out of 5 stars Complicated
Reviewed in Canada on 16 December 2019
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Complex writing for no reason! Bought this for a course, if it’s not assigned to you skip it and read something better. This book is a bad introduction into Chinese philosophy in general.
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Yehezkel Dror
5.0 out of 5 stars WELL DEMONSTRATES THE SOCIO-POLITICAL IMPORTANCE OF IDEAS IN CLASSICAL CHINA
Reviewed in the United States on 13 November 2017
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This is an enlightening introduction to Chinese philosophy, my only regret being that this 2nd expanded edition too cannot cover adequately the scope and depth of Chinese philosophy.

In particular, reading it from the perspective of my interests in political philosophy in general and rulership in particular, I would have liked a longer discussion of the so-called legalistic school (a term I find rather inadequate for what is a fascinating version of statecraft), the conception of scholar-officials, the role of censorship, and Chinese Mirrors for Rulers (only few of which are available in English, and often hard to get).
Also, basic disagreements on human nature, such as between Xunzi and Mencius (p. 35) might well have received more attention throughout the book.
But these personal interests of mine in no way touch upon the overall quality and importance of this introductory but fundamental text. Given the contemplative-moral resources provided by Chinese philosophy, much of which continues to be relevant for socio-political affairs (as demonstrated by the growing body of literature applying Neo-Confucian ideas to modern governance), this book is obligatory reading for all seriously interested in political philosophy and its future.
Professor Yehezkel Dror
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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