Chan Alan Kl (43 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: acceptable. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Good condition. Some edge wear, and rubbing. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1991 State University of New York Press (Albany, New York), 6 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches tall hardcover, no dust jacket (as issued), xii, 314 pp. Very slight rubbing and edgewear to covers, with sun fading to spine. Slight bumping to the upper tip of the rear cover. Otherwise, a near fine copy - clean, bright and unmarked. ~U~ [2.0P] China has a long tradition of their intellectuals writing commentaries on the classics, and the Tao Te Ching attributed to Lao Tzu has perhaps attracted more such commentaries than any other classic. The commentaries of Wang Pi and Ho-shang Kung are two of the oldest surviving ones, and two of the most influential in Chinese culture. In simplistic terms, Wang Pi is the more philosophical one - and thus more appealing to Western philosophers - while the one attributed to Ho-shang Kung is the more religious one, having influenced the development of the Taoist religion. After recounting what we know of both authors, one historical one legendary, Chan explains the ideas presented in each commentary. How Wang Pi bases his reading of the Tao Te Ching on the notion of wu (or 'non-being') and li (or 'principle,' 'pattern'), explicating the ideas Wang Pi found in the work; how the Ho-shang Kung commentary draws on the older Huang-lao philosophical school to present an interpretation based on external contexts, such as the history of the text and how it applies to specific passages. Yet both share an interest in explicating the political meaning of the Tao Te Ching, and how the Sage can best advise the ruler in governing the realm. In short, this book presents a Chinese reading of this text, a useful corrective for Western readers who often come to the Tao Te Ching from experience with New Age religions or political theories such as Libertarianism or Anarchism. …

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. (Ref. Y4) Fine softcover.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Preface Introduction 1. Wang Pi: Life and Thought 2. Wang Pi: Non-being, Principle, and the Ideal Sage 3. Ho-shang Kung: Legend and Commentary 4. Ho-shang Kung: Cosmology, Government, and the Ideal Sage 5. Wang Pi and Ho-shang Kung Compared Notes Glossary Selected Bibliography Index Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hard Cover. Condition: vg-. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. 1st ptg. vi + 288 pages including index; highlighting & scattered marginalia first 1/3 of book; prev. owner's name on title page; black dust jacket is in new clear protective mylar. Hardcover (dj).

Condition: New. In English.

Casebound Hardcover. Wear on all edges of text and along spine. Heavy underlining 314 pp.

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Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. BRAND NEW hardcover with dust jacket, sealed in publisher's plastic. Book.

Hard Cover. Condition: vg. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. 1st ptg. v + 375 pages including index; one page with highlighting; red dust jacket is in new clear protective mylar. Hardcover (dj).

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 294 pages. 9.00x5.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 314 pages. 9.00x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 381 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.87 inches. In Stock.

Hard cover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Jacket has tape on the top and bottom edges, not affecting legibility. The top and bottom edges of the jacket are also worn and slightly creased. Cover is in great condition with no visible flaws apart from some light handling wear. Binding is tight and inside is clean and unmarked. …

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Preface Introduction 1. Wang Pi: Life and Thought 2. Wang Pi: Non-being, Principle, and the Ideal Sage 3. Ho-shang Kung: Legend and Commentary 4. Ho-shang Kung: Cosmology, Government, and the Ideal Sage 5. Wang Pi and Ho-shang Kung Compared Notes Glossary Selected Bibliography Index Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardback. Condition: New. An exploration of Chinese during a time of monumental change, the period after the fall of the Han dynasty.Exploring a time of profound change, this book details the intellectual ferment after the fall of the Han dynasty. Questions about "heaven" and the affairs of the world that had seemed resolved by Han Confucianism resurfaced and demanded reconsideration. New currents in philosophy, religion, and intellectual life emerged to leave an indelible mark on the subsequent development of Chinese thought and culture. This period saw the rise of xuanxue ("dark learning" or "learning of the mysterious Dao"), the establishment of religious Daoism, and the rise of Buddhism. In examining the key ideas of xuanxue and focusing on its main proponents, the contributors to this volume call into question the often-presumed monolithic identity of this broad philosophical front. The volume also highlights the richness and complexity of religion in China during this period, examining the relationship between the Way of the Celestial Master and local, popular religious beliefs and practices, and discussing the relationship between religious Daoism and Buddhism.…

Couverture rigide. Condition: Très bon état. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Livre en anglais. In-8 reliure éd. sous jaquette 22,5 cm sur 15,5. VI-328 pages. Jaquette en très bon état. Très bon état d'occasion. Sommaire, notes.

Hardback. Condition: New. An exploration of Chinese during a time of monumental change, the period after the fall of the Han dynasty.Exploring a time of profound change, this book details the intellectual ferment after the fall of the Han dynasty. Questions about "heaven" and the affairs of the world that had seemed resolved by Han Confucianism resurfaced and demanded reconsideration. New currents in philosophy, religion, and intellectual life emerged to leave an indelible mark on the subsequent development of Chinese thought and culture. This period saw the rise of xuanxue ("dark learning" or "learning of the mysterious Dao"), the establishment of religious Daoism, and the rise of Buddhism. In examining the key ideas of xuanxue and focusing on its main proponents, the contributors to this volume call into question the often-presumed monolithic identity of this broad philosophical front. The volume also highlights the richness and complexity of religion in China during this period, examining the relationship between the Way of the Celestial Master and local, popular religious beliefs and practices, and discussing the relationship between religious Daoism and Buddhism.…

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