Further Reflections on Things at Hand
A Reader
Published on 13. November 1991
Book
Hardback
328 pages
978-0-8191-8372-9 (ISBN)
Description
Chu Hsi (1130-1200), the renowned Chinese philosopher, lived during what is sometimes referred to as a "renaissance" in Chinese historyoa time of commercial expansion and intellectual innovation. Available for the first time in English, Chu Hsi's Sequel to Reflections on Things at Hand (Su chin-ssu-lu) is a collection of his sayings and writings, including personal letters, complete with commentaries and biographical notes. Wittenborn's Introduction provides a historical context for Chu Hsi's work and Neo-Confucianism. Contents: Introduction; The Background of Chu Hsi's Philosophy; The Metaphysical Dimension of Chu Hsi's Philosophy; The Psychological Dimension of Chu Hsi's Philosophy; The Su chin-ssu-lu.
Reviews / Votes
A valuable source for courses on Chinese philosophy. Chu Hsi might be termed 'the Thomas Aquinas' of the Chinese tradition. -- Barbara Massey, Chatham College I find the style clear and the translation generally solid.... -- J. Ching, University of Toronto ...a valuable addition to the corpus of English translations and studies of the works of Chu Hsi... This book contains much to ruminate on. -- Kirill O. Thompson, National Taiwan University, JOURNAL OF CHINESE RELIGIONS ...a valuable addition to the corpus of English translations and studies of the works of Chu Hsi... This book contains much to ruminate on. -- Kirill O. Thompson, National Taiwan University, JOURNAL OF CHINESE RELIGIONS A valuable source for courses on Chinese philosophy. Chu Hsi might be termed 'the Thomas Aquinas' of the Chinese tradition. -- Barbara Massey, Chatham College I find the style clear and the translation generally solid.... -- J. Ching, University of TorontoMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
522 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8191-8372-9 (9780819183729)
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