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Hardcover Studies in Chinese Philosophy and Philosophical Literature Book

ISBN: 0791404498

ISBN13: 9780791404492

Studies in Chinese Philosophy and Philosophical Literature

Graham addresses several fundamental problems in classical Chinese philosophy, and in the nature and structure of the classical Chinese language. These inquiries and reflections are both broad based and detailed. Two sources of continuity bring these seemingly disparate parts into a coherent and intelligible whole. First, Graham addresses that set of fundamental philosophical questions that have been the focus of dispute in the tradition, and that...

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Truly fascinating book

This book is a fascinating study of a variety of questions within Chinese philosophy. A.C. Graham's interest in understanding the point of view and way of thought of Chinese philosopher's makes his work particularly interesting to read. This book is more academic and diverse than "Disputers of the Tao" (another work of his which is still in print), but anyone who enjoyed that book will certainly enjoy this one. Chapters in this book address a number of fundamental concepts in Chinese thought such as "xing" (human nature) and also look at linguistic issues in the study of Chinese philosophy. It's a terrible shame that this book is out of print.
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