Arthur Waley Estate
Three Ways of Thought in Ancient China
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415612807
- author:
- Arthur Waley Estate
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 4
- Dimensions:
- 156mm X 234mm
- Genre:
- Literary Collections
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Three Ways of Thought in Ancient China
This collection of extracts from influential Chinese thinkers offers insights into three distinct philosophical approaches: the imaginative, the moral, and the realistic.
Chuang Tzu's emphasis on the importance of imagination is balanced by Mencius' focus on moral feelings, while Han Fei Tzu's realist perspective finds echoes in modern totalitarianism. These ancient ideas continue to resonate with contemporary concerns, making this book a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in Eastern philosophy and its relevance today.