Late Classical Chinese Thought by Chris Fraser Hardcover Book

Description: Late Classical Chinese Thought by Chris Fraser Chris Fraser presents a rich study of the culminating period of classical Chinese philosophy, the third century BC. He offers new perspectives on Confucianism, Daoism, Mohism, Legalism, and other movements, ranging over metaphysics and metaethics, political philosophy, ethics, moral psychology, epistemology, philosophy of language and logic FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Chris Fraser presents a rich and broad-ranging study of the culminating period of classical Chinese philosophy, the third century BC. He offers novel and informative perspectives on Confucianism, Daoism, Mohism, Legalism, and other movements in early Chinese thought while also delving into neglected texts such as the Guanzi, Lus Annals, and the Zhuangzi outer chapters, restoring them to their prominent place in the history ofphilosophy. Fraser organizes the history of Chinese thought topically, devoting separate chapters to metaphysics and metaethics, political philosophy, ethics, moral psychology, epistemology, and philosophy oflanguage and logic. Focused specifically on the last century of the Warring States era, arguably the most vibrant, diverse period of philosophical discourse in Chinese history, the discussion covers the shared concerns, rival doctrines, and competing criticisms presented in third-century BC sources. Fraser explicates the distinctive issues, conceptual frameworks, and background assumptions of classical Chinese thought. He aims to introduce the philosophical discourse ofearly China to a broad audience, including readers with no prior familiarity with the material. At the same time, the thematic treatment and incisive interpretations of individual texts will be ofinterest to students and specialists in the field. Author Biography Chris Fraser is Richard Charles and Esther Yewpick Lee Chair in Chinese Thought and Culture in the Department of Philosophy and Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Toronto. He has published widely in Chinese philosophy, covering ethics, metaphysics, political philosophy, moral psychology, epistemology, and philosophy of language and logic. Table of Contents PrefaceChronologyAbbreviationsCitation ConventionsIntroduction1: The Way2: The State3: Ethics4: Ethical Cultivation5: Epistemology6: Language and LogicGlossaryFor Further ReadingAppendix: The Sources Review The book aims to show how philosophical discourse happened in the philosophically productive period of the third century. * Malcolm Keating, New Books Network *This volume serves as an excellent introduction to the history of Chinese thought and is much recommended to students and scholars of early Chinese philosophy and religions. * Kaiwen Jin, Religious Studies Review *The book under review presents a comprehensive exploration of the pivotal 3rd century BCE, a culminating period in classical Chinese philosophy. * Cheng Wang, Dao * Details ISBN0198851065 Author Chris Fraser Publisher Oxford University Press Year 2023 ISBN-10 0198851065 ISBN-13 9780198851066 Format Hardcover Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2023-05-01 Pages 288 Publication Date 2023-05-05 UK Release Date 2023-05-05 Series The Oxford History of Philosophy DEWEY 181.11 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-07-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142151842;

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