History of Chinese Philosophy

Front Cover
Bo Mou
Taylor & Francis, Oct 15, 2008 - Philosophy - 636 pages

The History of Chinese Philosophy is a comprehensive and authoritative examination of the movements and thinkers that have shaped Chinese philosophy over the last three thousand years. An outstanding team of international contributors provide seventeen accessible entries organised into five clear parts:

Identity of Chinese Philosophy

Classical Chinese Philosophy (I): Pre-Han Period

Classical Chinese Philosophy (II): From Han Through Tang

Classical Chinese Philosophy (III): From Song Through Early Qing

Modern Chinese Philosophy: From Late Qing Through 21st Century

This outstanding collection is essential reading for students of Chinese philosophy, and will be of interest to those seeking to explore the lasting significance this rich and complex philosophical tradition.

About the author (2008)

Bo Mou is Director of the Center for Comparative Philosophy at San Jose State University, USA. He has published widely in Chinese philosophy, analytic philosophy and comparative Chinese-Western philosophy, concerning philosophy of language, metaphysics, philosophical methodology and ethics.

Bibliographic information