Chinese Thought. An Exposition of the Main Characteristic Features of the Chinese World-Conception.

Carus, Paul

Published by Open Court Publishing Company, Chicago, 1907

About this Item

Chinese Thought. An Exposition of the Main Characteristic Features of the Chinese World-Conception. By Paul Carus and published in Chicago by the Open Court Publishing Company. 1907. 195 pp. 9.5 x 6.25 . Hardcover full cloth. In fair condition. Loss of dust jacket, if issued. Some scuffing and discoloration to exterior. Some starting to front hinge. Light markings. Includes variety of in-text sketches and photographs throughout. Tear to bottom of p. 73-74. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece on the development of Chinese culture, including its script, occultism, zodiacs, and more. Paul Carus (1852-1919) was a German-American philosopher and scholar of comparative religion. Carus promoted a religion of science that asserted that all scientific discoveries were the revelation of cosmic truth. He managed the Open Court Publishing Company from 1887 until his death, as well as editing two periodicals produced by it.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chinese Thought. An Exposition of the Main Characteristic Features of the Chinese World-Conception.
• Publisher: Open Court Publishing Company, Chicago
• Publication Date: 1907
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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