Dao Companion To Xuanxue 玄學 Neo Daoism

Author : David Chai
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 523 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-29
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783030492281

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Dao Companion to Xuanxue 玄學 (Neo-Daoism) by David Chai Pdf

This comprehensive volume surveys an important but neglected period of Chinese intellectual history: Xuanxue (Neo-Daoism). It provides a holistic approach to the philosophical and religious traits of this movement via the concepts of non-being, being, and oneness. Thinkers and texts on the periphery of Xuanxue are also examined to show readers that Xuanxue did not arise in a vacuum but is the result of a long and continuous evolution of ideas from pre-Qin Daoism. The 25 chapters of this work survey the major philosophical figures and arguments of Xuanxue, a movement from the Wei-Jin dynastic period (220-420 CE) of early-medieval China. It also examines texts and figures from the late-Han dynasty whose influence on Xuanxue has yet to be made explicitly clear. In order to fully capture the multifaceted nature of this movement, the contributors brilliantly highlight its more socially-oriented characteristics. Overall, this volume presents an unrivaled picture of this exciting period. It details a portrait of intellectual and cultural vitality that rivals, if not surpasses, what was achieved during the Warring States period. Readers of the Yijing, Daodejing, and Zhuangzi will feel right at home with the themes and arguments presented herein, while students and those coming to Xuanxue for the first time will acquire a wealth of knowledge.

Author : Xiaogan Liu
Publisher : Springer
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-27
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789048129270

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Dao Companion to Daoist Philosophy by Xiaogan Liu Pdf

This is the first comprehensive companion to the study of Daoism as a philosophical tradition. It provides a general overview of Daoist philosophy in various thinkers and texts from 6th century BCE to 5th century CE and reflects the latest academic developments in the field. It discusses theoretical and philosophical issues based on rigorous textual and historical investigations and examinations, reflecting both the ancient scholarship and modern approaches and methodologies. The themes include debates on the origin of the Daoism, the authorship and dating of the Laozi, the authorship and classification of chapters in the Zhuangzi, the themes and philosophical arguments in the Laozi and Zhuangzi, their transformations and developments in Pre-Qin, Han, and Wei-Jin periods, by Huang-Lao school, Heguanzi, Wenzi, Huainanzi, Wang Bi, Guo Xiang, and Worthies in bamboo grove, among others. Each chapter is written by expert(s) and specialist(s) on the topic discussed.

Author : Youru Wang,Sandra A. Wawrytko
Publisher : Springer
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-31
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789048129393

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Dao Companion to Chinese Buddhist Philosophy by Youru Wang,Sandra A. Wawrytko Pdf

Too often Buddhism has been subjected to the Procrustean box of western thought, whereby it is stretched to fit fixed categories or had essential aspects lopped off to accommodate vastly different cultural norms and aims. After several generations of scholarly discussion in English-speaking communities, it is time to move to the next hermeneutical stage. Buddhist philosophy must be liberated from the confines of a quasi-religious stereotype and judged on its own merits. Hence this work will approach Chinese Buddhism as a philosophical tradition in its own right, not as an historical after-thought nor as an occasion for comparative discussions that assume the west alone sets the standards for or is the origin of philosophy and its methodologies. Viewed within their own context, Chinese Buddhist philosophers have much to contribute to a wide range of philosophical concerns, including metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of religion, even though Western divisions of philosophy may not exhaust the rich contents of Chinese Buddhist philosophy. .

Author : Yue Zhang
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781438486932

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Lore and Verse by Yue Zhang Pdf

Lore and Verse is the first English-language book dedicated entirely to studying poems on history (yongshi shi) in premodern China. Focusing on works by poets from the entire range of early medieval China (220–589), Yue Zhang explores how history was disseminated and interpreted through poetry, as well as how and why certain historical figures were commemorated in poetry. In writing poems on history, poets retrospectively crafted their own identities through their celebration of historical figures, and they prospectively fortified a continuous lineage for transmitting their values and reputation to future generations. This continuous tradition of cultural memory informs a poet's reception of historical figures, which in turn shapes that tradition through further intertextual connections. Lore and Verse questions the sweeping generalization of early medieval Chinese poetry as consisting mainly of exuberant images and an ornamental style—an inaccurate characterization repeated by later historians and literary critics—and it provides translations, close readings, and analyses of selected poems on history that will be useful for students, instructors, and general readers interested in premodern Chinese literature and culture.

Author : David Elstein
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-17
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783030564759

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Dao Companion to Contemporary Confucian Philosophy by David Elstein Pdf

This edited volume presents a comprehensive examination of contemporary Confucian philosophy from its roots in the late 19th century to the present day. It provides a thorough introduction to the major philosophers and topics in contemporary Confucian philosophy. The individual chapters study the central figures in 20th century Confucian philosophy in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, as well as the important influences on recent Confucian philosophy. In addition, topical chapters focus on contemporary Confucian theory of knowledge, ethics, politics, aesthetics, and views of human nature. The volume brings together scholars from around the world to provide a sound overview of the philosophy of the period and illustrate the important current debates. Confucian philosophy has been undergoing a revival in China for more than three decades, and this book presents the most significant work of the past century and more. By giving a detailed account of the philosophical positions involved, explaining the terminology of contemporary Confucian philosophy, and situating the views in their historical context, this volume enables the reader to understand what is at stake and evaluate the arguments.

Author : Xiaogan Liu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9048129281

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DAO Companion to Daoist Philosophy by Xiaogan Liu Pdf

Author : Niu Runzhen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000381764

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The Origin of East Asian Medieval Capital Construction System by Niu Runzhen Pdf

Ye is a historical Chinese city built in 659 BC and burned down to the ground in AD 580. The book investigates the characteristics of the city’s layout and its deep influence on the urban construction in East Asia since the 6th century AD. By studying archaeological findings and historical documents, the author illustrates the historical significance of Ye city, both as capital for six dynasties over 370 years of ancient Chinese history and as a paragon of East Asian capital planning. Ye serves as an exemplary model for famous capitals in later dynasties of imperial China, such as Beijing and Xi’an. Its influence also extends to other East Asian capitals, including Seoul in Korea, Kyoto in Japan, and Hanoi in Vietnam. Comparing the archetypical structure of Ye city and the features of its East Asian descendants, the author encapsulates the lineage of capital city development across medieval East Asia and uncovers a philosophy of construction that rests upon traditional Chinese thinking. The book will be an essential read for scholars and general readers interested in East Asian heritage, urbanology, and architecture, as well as a useful reference for urban planners willing to learn from historical experience.

Author : Kim-chong Chong
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 812 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-21
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783030923310

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Dao Companion to the Philosophy of the Zhuangzi by Kim-chong Chong Pdf

This comprehensive collection brings out the rich and deep philosophical resources of the Zhuangzi. It covers textual, linguistic, hermeneutical, ethical, social/political and philosophical issues, with the latter including epistemological, metaphysical, phenomenological and cross-cultural (Chinese and Western) aspects. The volume starts out with the textual history of the Zhuangzi, and then examines how language is used in the text. It explores this unique characteristic of the Zhuangzi, in terms of its metaphorical forms, its use of humour in deriding and parodying the Confucians, and paradoxically making Confucius the spokesman for Zhuangzi’s own point of view. The volume discusses questions such as: Why does Zhuangzi use language in this way, and how does it work? Why does he not use straightforward propositional language? Why is language said to be inadequate to capture the “dao” and what is the nature of this dao? The volume puts Zhuangzi in the philosophical context of his times, and discusses how he relates to other philosophers such as Laozi, Xunzi, and the Logicians.

Author : David Chai
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781000437386

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Reading Ji Kang's Essays by David Chai Pdf

This is the first English-language book on the philosophy of Ji Kang. Moreover, it offers the first systematic treatment of his philosophy, thus filling a significant gap in English-language scholarship on early medieval Chinese literature and philosophy. David Chai brings to light Ji Kang’s Neo-Daoist heritage and explores the themes in his writings that were derived from classical Daoism, most notably the need for humanity to return to a more harmonious co-existence with Nature to further our own self-understanding. His analysis is unique in that it balances translation and annotation with expositing the creative philosophizing of Neo-Daoism. Chai analyzes the entirety of Ji Kang’s essays, exploring his philosophical reflections on music, aesthetics, ethics, self-cultivation, and fate. Reading Ji Kang/s Essays will be of interest to scholars and students of Chinese philosophy and literature. It offers the first comprehensive philosophical examination of a heretofore neglected figure in Neo-Daoism.

Author : Paul R. Goldin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-22
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781118783849

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A Concise Companion to Confucius by Paul R. Goldin Pdf

This authoritative collection surveys the teachings of Confucius, and illustrates his importance throughout Chinese history in one focused and incisive volume. A Concise Companion to Confucius offers a succinct introduction to one of East Asia’s most widely-revered historical figures, providing essential coverage of his legacy at a manageable length. The volume embraces Confucius as philosopher, teacher, politician, and sage, and curates a collection of key perspectives on his life and teachings from a team of distinguished scholars in philosophy, history, religious studies, and the history of art. Taken together, chapters encourage specialists to read across disciplinary boundaries, provide nuanced paths of introduction for students, and engage interested readers who want to expand their understanding of the great Chinese master. Divided into four distinct sections, the Concise Companion depicts a coherent figure of Confucius by examining his diverse representations from antiquity through to the modern world. Readers are guided through the intellectual and cultural influences that helped shape the development of Confucian philosophy and its reception among late imperial literati in medieval China. Later essays consider Confucius’s engagement with topics such as warfare, women, and Western philosophy, which remain fruitful avenues of philosophical inquiry today. The collection concludes by exploring the significance of Confucian thought in East Asia’s contemporary landscape and the major intellectual movements which are reviving and rethinking his work for the twenty-first century. An indispensable resource, A Concise Companion to Confucius blazes an authoritative trail through centuries of scholarship to offer exceptional insight into one of history’s earliest and most influential ancient philosophers. A Concise Companion to Confucius: Provides readers with a broad range of perspectives on the ancient philosopher Traces the significance of Confucius throughout Chinese history—past, present, and future Offers a unique, interdisciplinary overview of Confucianism Curated by a team of distinguished scholars in philosophy, history, religious studies, and the history of art A Concise Companion to Confucius is an ideal text for undergraduate and graduate courses on Confucius and Confucianism. It is also fascinating and informative reading for anyone interested in learning more about one of history’s most influential philosophers.

Author : Amy Olberding
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-24
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789400771130

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Dao Companion to the Analects by Amy Olberding Pdf

This volume surveys the major philosophical concepts, arguments, and commitments of the Confucian classic, the Analects. In thematically organized chapters, leading scholars provide a detailed, scholarly introduction to the text and the signal ideas ascribed to its protagonist, Confucius. The volume opens with chapters that reflect the latest scholarship on the disputed origins of the text and an overview of the broad commentarial tradition it generated. These are followed by chapters that individually explore key areas of the text’s philosophical landscape, articulating both the sense of concepts such as ren, li, and xiao as well as their place in the wider space of the text. A final section addresses prominent interpretive challenges and scholarly disputes in reading the Analects, evaluating, for example, the alignment between the Analects and contemporary moral theory and the contested nature of its religious sensibility. Dao Companion to the Analects offers a comprehensive and complete survey of the text's philosophical idiom and themes, as well as its history and some of the liveliest current debates surrounding it. This book is an ideal resource for both researchers and advanced students interested in gaining greater insight into one of the earliest and most influential Confucian classics.

Author : Kai-chiu Ng,Yong Huang
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 994 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783030291754

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Dao Companion to ZHU Xi’s Philosophy by Kai-chiu Ng,Yong Huang Pdf

Zhu Xi (1130-1200) has been commonly and justifiably recognized as the most influential philosopher of Neo-Confucianism, a revival of classical Confucianism in face of the challenges coming from Daoism and, more importantly, Buddhism. His place in the Confucian tradition is often and also very plausibly compared to that of Thomas Aquinas, slightly later, in the Christian tradition. This book presents the most comprehensive and updated study of this great philosopher. It situates Zhu Xi’s philosophy in the historical context of not only Confucian philosophy but also Chinese philosophy as a whole. Topics covered within Zhu Xi’s thought are metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, hermeneutics, philosophy of religion, moral psychology, and moral education. This text shows both how Zhu Xi responded to earlier thinkers and how his thoughts resonate in contemporary philosophy, particularly in the analytic tradition. This companion will appeal to students, researchers and educators in the field.

Author : Kristofer Schipper,Franciscus Verellen
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 1683 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780226721064

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The Taoist Canon by Kristofer Schipper,Franciscus Verellen Pdf

Taoism remains the only major religion whose canonical texts have not been systematically arranged and made available for study. This long-awaited work, a milestone in Chinese studies, catalogs and describes all existing texts within the Taoist canon. The result will not only make the entire range of existing Taoist texts accessible to scholars of religion, it will open up a crucial resource in the study of the history of China. The vast literature of the Taoist canon, or Daozang, survives in a Ming Dynasty edition of some fifteen hundred different texts. Compiled under imperial auspices and completed in 1445—with a supplement added in 1607—many of the books in the Daozang concern the history, organization, and liturgy of China's indigenous religion. A large number of works deal with medicine, alchemy, and divination. If scholars have long neglected this unique storehouse of China's religious traditions, it is largely because it was so difficult to find one's way within it. Not only was the rationale of its medieval classification system inoperable for the many new texts that later entered the Daozang, but the system itself was no longer understood by the Ming editors; hence the haphazard arrangement of the canon as it has come down to us. This new work sets out the contents of the Daozang chronologically, allowing the reader to follow the long evolution of Taoist literature. Lavishly illustrated, the first volume ranges from antiquity through the Middle Ages, while the second spans the modern period. Within this frame, texts are grouped by theme and subject. Each one is the subject of a historical abstract that identifies the text's contents, date of origin, and author. Throughout the first two volumes, introductions outline the evolution of Taoism and its spiritual heritage. A third volume offering biographical sketches of frequently mentioned Taoists, multiple indexes, and an extensive bibliography provides critical tools for navigating this guide to one of the fundamental aspects of Chinese culture.

Author : 黃俊傑
Publisher : 國立臺灣大學出版中心
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2008-02-01
Category : Chinese classics
ISBN : 9570178493

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中日《四書》詮釋傳統初探 by 黃俊傑 Pdf

本書所收錄十九篇論文皆為台灣大學《東亞近世儒學中的經典詮釋傳統》研究計劃項下，有關論述中國與日本儒者的《四書》詮釋之研討會發表論文。 本書論文共輯為四個部份，第一部份《理論探索》收錄三篇論文，從不同角度討論經典詮釋的理論問題。第一篇論文〈詮釋學與修辭學〉作者為洪漢鼎，此文循高達美的思路，指出詮釋學與修辭學都重視實踐性，因為詮釋學與修辭學都不是一種邏輯理論，而是一種實踐能力。第二篇論文是張鼎國的〈詮釋、修辭與論辯溝通〉，檢討當前哲學思考上語用側面大幅度提昇之後，傳統對語言活動各個面向的看法所出現的變化，而這些變化又反過來影響以後哲學論述的方向和性格。John B. Henderson在第三篇論文中，探討「經典的周延性」與「異端的偏頗性」之相關問題，指出在許多不同的宗教或思想傳統中，經典都被認為內容周延而完整，包括所有的真理、價值甚至一般知識，他稱這種現象為「經典的周延性」。 本書第二部份《論語與孟子的詮釋》收錄五篇論文，討論不同時代的中日學者對於《論語》與《孟子》的解釋。本書第四篇論文是台大中文系蔡振豐的〈何晏《論語集解》的思想特色及其定位〉，他認為：從儒學的角度而言，何晏《集解》雖不能對德性根源問題提出說解，但大抵仍保有儒者對德性問題的重視。王弼《釋疑》則呈現為形上學的思考，完全揚棄宇宙論中心的思維模式，而將重點放在形上之「無」的把握上，這種思考使儒學的內涵完全失卻。蔡振豐的說法與Rudolf G. Wagner可以互相發明。Wagner所撰第五篇論文，主旨在分析王弼對《論語》的解釋。TWagner指出，王弼發展出一套脈絡化而深奧的解讀《論語》的策略，其詮釋關鍵在於扣緊孔子描述聖人境界時，所顯示的對於語言的不信任的態度。 本書第六篇論文是張崑將的〈朱子對《論語．顏淵》「克己復禮」章的詮釋及其爭議〉，除闡釋朱子「克己」、「復禮」、「為仁」的三個關鍵思想內涵外，也舉出中日三位儒者：清儒戴震（東原，1724-1777）、日本德川時代古學派儒者荻生徂徠（茂卿，1666-1728）、懷德堂儒者中井履軒（1732-1817）對朱子的批判。這三位儒者均認為朱子解經時，違背了使用語言的原則。本書第七篇論文作者為日本關西大學教授陶德民，此文以元田永孚的日記和《經筵論語進講錄》為基礎，探討明治時代學術與政治的關係以及其對經典闡釋所發生的影響。 本書第三部份收有五篇論文，主要都在論述中日儒者對《大學》與《中庸》的解釋。第九及第十篇論文作者郭曉東，第九篇論文的問題意識是：朱子從《大學》中開發並特別加以論證的問題是什麼？在第十篇論文中，則分析朱子對《中庸》之詮釋，既受到呂與叔相當程度影響，又對呂氏之說提出嚴厲之批評。但朱子對呂氏之認同與朱子對呂氏之批評具有不同的特色。 第十一篇論文作者為廣州中山大學教授馮達文，他分析朱子與王陽明（1472-1529）對《大學》的疏解，企圖回答「中國解經傳統的特質何在」這個問題。荻生茂博在本書第十二篇論文〈大鹽中齋的《大學》詮釋〉一文中，研究日本陽明學者大鹽中齋（平八郎，1794-1837）解釋《大學》的作品《古本大學刮目》。本書第十三篇論文是日本京都大學教授?本雅史的〈貝原益軒對《大學》的解釋〉。本文指出不能僅從近代教育學之先驅的角度看待貝原益軒（1630-1714）的歷史角色，而應該從「知的現場」與「歷史的文化空間」的角度檢討貝原益軒學問的涵義。 本書第四部份所收前三篇論文都與朱子學有關。第十四篇論文是黃勇的〈程頤與經典解釋〉，其主旨企圖論證：程頤（伊川，1033-1107）的儒家本體詮釋學可以為當代詮釋學開創新境界。PT本書第十五篇論文作者潘德榮，將朱子與施萊爾馬赫（F. E. D. Schleiermacher, 1768-1834）加以比較，他指出：朱子將對文本意義的解釋視為解釋經典的第一目標。本書第十六篇論文作者是湖南師大的李清良教授，他試圖歸納朱子論理解之蔽，主要可以區分為兩類：一是「氣稟之偏」，第二是「私欲之累」。這兩種問題常常互相聯繫而共同作用於具體的理解事件之上。 本書第十七篇論文作者為湖南大學鄧洪波，其正是研究明代書院與儒家詮釋的平民化現象。本書第十八篇論文作者是南京大學教授周群，其文探討所謂「公安三袁」之一的袁宗道對《四書》的詮釋。本書最後一篇論文是普林斯頓大學教授艾爾曼（Benjamin A. Elman）的文章。這篇論文所處理的問題是明清時代科舉考試答卷中的論述，是帝國中國晚期經典詮釋的另一個面向，很具有中國文化的特色。 總之，在東亞近世思想史發展過程中，儒家經典的解釋與再解釋，是帶動思潮形成與轉向的重要動力，《四書》的重要性更是不可忽視。這部書所收錄的這十九篇論文，是最近三年來在台大所舉辦的研討會中所發表的一部份成果。這部書是關心中日近世儒者對《四書》解釋的學者，努力探索的業績。

Author : 劉增貴
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : China
ISBN : UCSD:31822032386229

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法制與禮俗 by 劉增貴 Pdf