Understanding the Chinese Mind: The Philosophical Roots - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 019585022X ISBN 13: 9780195850222

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1990

Synopsis

In this volume leading authorities in Western and Chinese philosophy explore different aspects of the Chinese mind by focusing on topical issues in philosophy, linguistics, and religion. The result is a unified volume which makes an invaluable contribution to the hermeneutics of cross-cultural interpretation as well to the investigation of the unique features of both Chinese philosophy and the Chinese mind. The distinguished contributors include John E. Smith, Robert C. Neville, Chad Hansen, Christoph Harbsmeier, Chung-ying Chen, Antonio S. Cua, Kuang-Ming Wu, and Lao Sze-kwang (Lao Yung-wei). A comprehensive bibliography of both Chinese and Western language sources is included, making this an essential reference for students and scholars of Chinese philosophy and East-West comparative philosophy.

About this title

About the Author:

Robert E. Allinson is at Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Review:

"This is an important book...Allinson is to be congratulated on putting together this thoughtful and reflective volume."--Ninian Smart, Philosophy East and West

"This book...has begun to have reverberating effects on the Western intellectual scene. With current great interest in Asian and comparative thought, the volume contributes substantially to defining and unravelling the many-faceted nature of the Chinese mind."--Journal of Chinese Philosophy

"...an intriguing book that crosses linguistic and cultural boundaries to probe various issues in the Chinese philosophical tradition."--Journal of Asian Studies

"A comprehensive, in-depth look at the Chinese culture. An excellent resource for those interested in probing the roots of Chinese attitudes and beliefs."--Helena Czosnyka, Maryville University

"These essays present challenging new perspectives on Chinese thought."--Religious Studies Review

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 019585022X
• ISBN 13: 9780195850222
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 328
• Editor: Allinson Robert E.