The origins of Chinese thought: from shamanism to ritual regulations and humaneness
"The Origins of Chinese Thought offers an account of the origins and nature of a uniquely Chinese way of thinking that, carried through Confucian tradition, continues to define the character of Chinese culture and society. Li Zehou argues that vestiges of the practices of early shamanistic ritu...
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Format: | Print Book |
Language: | English |
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Leiden Boston
Brill
2018
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Modern Chinese philosophy (Volume 17)
Year: 2018 |
Series/Journal: | Modern Chinese philosophy
Volume 17 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
China
/ Philosophy
/ Ethics
/ Culture
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Further subjects: | B
Collection of essays
B Civilization B Witchcraft B China Civilization China B Philosophy, Chinese B Witchcraft China |
Summary: | "The Origins of Chinese Thought offers an account of the origins and nature of a uniquely Chinese way of thinking that, carried through Confucian tradition, continues to define the character of Chinese culture and society. Li Zehou argues that vestiges of the practices of early shamanistic ritual, rationalized in ritual regulations and internalized in morals and values, continue to shape Chinese thought and relationships. This outlook and its understanding of the world, the divine, ourselves, one another, what is right and what is good differ fundamentally from other world traditions. As an alternative to modern liberalism, it offers unique resources for addressing modern Chinese--and even global--philosophic and moral issues"-- |
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Item Description: | "This book is translated from Li Zehou's You wu dao li shi li gui ren published by SDX Joint Publishing Company, Beijing in 2015"-- T.p. verso Includes bibliographical references and index |
ISBN: | 9004379614 |