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History of Chinese Philosophy

History of Chinese Philosophy

Feng Youlan / Sichuan People's Publishing House /October 1, 2020

"History of Chinese Philosophy" is a classic work by Feng Youlan, and is known as the first complete history of Chinese philosophy with modern significance. Since its publication, it has been a bestseller for nearly a hundred years and is highly recommended by scholars such as Chen Yinke and Jin Yuelin. This book not only systematically sorts out the historical evolution of Chinese philosophy, but also verifies quotations word by word to ensure academic rigor. In addition, the new edition has added a collation table and a name translation comparison table to make it easier for readers to consult and understand. For readers who want to have a deeper understanding of Chinese philosophy and its development process, this book is an indispensable and important reference. It is not only a treasure of academic research, but also an excellent entry choice for ordinary readers to enter the world of Chinese philosophy. Both scholars and ordinary readers can appreciate the profoundness and unique charm of Chinese philosophy.


Outline Notes

Abstract of "History of Chinese Philosophy"Chapter 1: The Spirit of Chinese Philosophy1.1 Characteristics of Chinese Philosophy - Holistic: Focus on the overall view and the unity of the universe. - Practical: Emphasize that theory must be combined with practice. - Dialectical: Tend to think dialectically and look at the multifaceted nature of things. 1.2 The Origin and Development of Chinese Philosophy - Pre-Qin Period: The Hundred Schools of Philosophical Thought, Confucius&39; Confucianism, Laozi&39;s Taoism, etc. - Han and Tang Dynasties: Confucianism became the official doctrine, Taoism was formed and developed. - Song and Ming Dynasties: The rise of Neo-Confucianism and Xinxue, philosophers such as Zhu Xi and Wang Yangming, etc. Chapter 2: Confucian Philosophy2.1 Confucius&39; Philosophical Thought - Equal Emphasis on Benevolence and Rites: Benevolence is the goodness of the heart, and Rites are the norms of social behavior. - The Doctrine of the Mean: Avoid extremes and pursue a balanced and harmonious attitude towards life. - Gentlemen and Villains: The standard for distinguishing between noble and despicable personalities. 2.2 Philosophy of Mencius and Xunzi - Mencius: Human nature is good, and moral perfection can be achieved through self-cultivation. - Xunzi: Human nature is evil, and needs etiquette and law to restrain and guide. Chapter 3: Taoist Philosophy3.1 Laozi&39;s Theory of Tao - The concept of Tao: The origin and law of all things in the universe. - Rule by doing nothing: The idea of governing the country in accordance with nature. - The movement of the Tao: The dialectics of the development of things. 3.2 Zhuangzi&39;s Thoughts - Xiaoyaoyou: The pursuit of spiritual freedom and liberation. - On the Equality of All Things: All things are equal, neither noble nor humble. - Yingdiwang: The political ideal of ruling by doing nothing. Chapter 4: Buddhist Philosophy4.1 Basic Teachings of Buddhism - Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path: Revealing the suffering of life and the way to liberation. - Dependent Origination and Emptiness: All phenomena are caused by conditions and have no self-nature. 4.2 The Development of Buddhism in China - Han Buddhism: It combines traditional Chinese thought with Buddhist teachings. - Zen Buddhism: It emphasizes the direct awakening of nature, not relying on written language. Chapter 5: Neo-Confucianism and Mind Learning in Song and Ming Dynasties5.1 The Rise and Development of Neo-Confucianism - Zhu Xi: He proposed that "the principle is in advance", and advocated the understanding of the principle of heaven through the investigation of things. - Cheng Hao and Cheng Yi: The theory of heaven, emphasizing the dualism of principle and qi. 5.2 The Rise of Mind Learning - Wang Yangming: The unity of knowledge and action, the heart is like a mirror, and the essence is the conscience. - Lu Jiuyuan: The heart is the principle, and the heart is the embodiment of the principle of the universe. The above is a brief summary and summary of the main chapters and contents of Feng Youlan&39;s "History of Chinese Philosophy". The detailed content and viewpoints of each chapter are very rich, and only some key points are extracted here for reference.


Catchy Sentences

In response to Mr. Feng Youlan's book "History of Chinese Philosophy", I have selected the following sentences or paragraphs for you. These sentences or paragraphs are either profound, or have unique perspectives, or have beautiful language, or are full of wisdom, or are creative, and I hope they can meet your needs. 1. No. 1: "Philosophy is originally a Western term. Now if we want to talk about the history of Chinese philosophy, one of the main tasks is to select and narrate the various disciplines in Chinese history that can be called philosophy in the West." * Reason: At the beginning, Mr. Feng Youlan clearly defined the relationship between Chinese philosophy and Western philosophy, as well as the purpose and method of writing this book. 2. No. 2: "The thoughts of Chinese philosophers have some starting points and some destinations, which is the spirit of Chinese philosophy." * Reason: This sentence summarizes the characteristics of Chinese philosophy and points out the cyclical and internal logic of Chinese philosophical thought. 3. No. 3: "Confucius's contribution to Chinese culture was to try to theorize the existing system and give it a theoretical basis at the very beginning." * Reason: It accurately and profoundly expounds on Confucius' contribution, highlighting Confucius' important position in the history of Chinese culture. 4. No. 4: "Mencius met King Hui of Liang. The king stood on a swamp, looked at the wild geese and deer, and said, 'Do the wise also enjoy this?' Mencius replied, 'Only the wise can enjoy this. The unwise can have this, but they don't enjoy it.' This shows that Mencius advocated that the true happiness of life lies in practicing morality." * Reason: Through the dialogue between Mencius and King Hui of Liang, Mencius's views on morality and happiness are vividly displayed, and the language is vivid and profound. 5. No. 5: "Laozi's Tao is also called nature. What he calls nature is not what modern people call the nature of nature, but a state." * Reason: It deeply interprets and analyzes Laozi's "Tao" and "nature", with a unique perspective and full of wisdom. 6. No. 6: "The universal love of Mozi and the benevolence of Confucianism are roughly the same. However, the benevolence of Confucianism is derived from loving one's relatives, while the universal love of Mozi has no difference." * Reason: It succinctly compares the similarities and differences between Mozi and Confucianism in the concept of benevolence, highlighting the uniqueness of Mohist thought. 7. No. 7: "Zhuangzi's thought can also be summed up in one word, which is: 'wandering in the infinite'. This is what Zhuangzi called "free and unrestrained wandering." * Reason: The core of Zhuangzi's thought is summarized by "wandering in the infinite", and the language is beautiful and creative. 8. No. 8: "Xunzi advocates that human nature is evil, but in fact it is just saying that there is no good in human nature, not that there is evil in human nature." * Reason: It accurately interprets and analyzes Xunzi's theory of human nature being evil, avoiding common misunderstandings. 9. No. 9: "What the Legalists seek is to enable the monarch to rule the people with his power. Therefore, what they call law is to clean up the old account while opening up the new account. This is what the Legalists call 'using punishment to eliminate punishment'." * Reason: It vividly explains the Legalists' concept of rule of law and highlights their characteristics of using punishment to eliminate punishment. 10. No. 10: "The universe described in the Yi Zhuan is a dynamic universe, not a static universe." * Reason: It provides an in-depth interpretation of the universe view in the Yi Zhuan, with a unique perspective and full of wisdom. 11. No. 11: "Dong Zhongshu's proposition is based on the correspondence between heaven and man. What he calls heaven is a personal god with consciousness, emotions, and the ability to reward good and punish evil." * Reason: It clearly explains Dong Zhongshu's theory of the correspondence between heaven and man, highlighting the characteristics of the times of his thought. 12. No. 12: "After Buddhism entered China, it was influenced by Chinese thought. In the Sui and Tang dynasties, a Chinese Buddhism emerged, which is Zen." * Reason: It briefly summarizes the spread and localization process of Buddhism in China. 13. No. 13: "The universe described by the Neo-Confucianists of the Song and Ming dynasties is a universe of 'constant rebirth'. This is what they called 'the universal law of heaven'." * Reason: It provides an in-depth interpretation of the Neo-Confucianists of the Song and Ming dynasties' view of the universe, with beautiful language and profound meaning. 14. No. 14: "Wang Yangming's philosophy of mind can also be summed up in one word, 'to achieve good conscience'. This is what Yangming called 'to achieve the good conscience of my heart in everything'." * Reason: The core of Wang Yangming's philosophy of mind is summarized as "to achieve good conscience", which highlights the characteristics and essence of his thought. 15. No. 15: "The textual research of the Qing Dynasty was to re-examine and reorganize the ancient classics. Although the work seemed trivial, its results were of great benefit to the research of later generations." *


Author Introduction

Title: Feng Youlan: A Giant in the History of Chinese Philosophy and a Cultural Inheritor Feng Youlan (1895-1990), a famous Chinese philosopher, educator, and cultural scholar, is known as a giant in the history of Chinese philosophy.< He devoted his life to the research and dissemination of Chinese philosophy and made great contributions to the inheritance and development of Chinese traditional culture.

1.< Personal Basic Information Feng Youlan, also known as Meng'an, was born in Kaifeng City, Henan Province, China.

His family has a profound cultural heritage, which laid the foundation for his future academic career.< 2.

Education and Career Background Feng Youlan received traditional education in his hometown in his early years, and later went to Columbia University in the United States for further studies, studying under American philosopher John Dewey.< After returning to China, he taught at Peking University, Tsinghua University and other universities, and trained a large number of philosophical talents.

3.< Writing Career Feng Youlan's writing career began in the 1920s.

His first book, History of Chinese Philosophy, was published in 1929.< The book systematically sorted out the development of Chinese philosophy and was hailed as the foundation of the study of the history of Chinese philosophy.

Since then, he has successively published a number of works, including "A Brief History of Chinese Philosophy" and "New Theory of Original Man", which have conducted in-depth discussions and interpretations of Chinese philosophy.< 4.

Work style and theme Feng Youlan's writing style is easy to understand, and he focuses on the popularization and dissemination of philosophical thoughts.< His works cover a wide range of topics, involving Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism and other philosophical schools, aiming to explore the intrinsic value of Chinese philosophy and promote the exchange of Chinese philosophy with world philosophy.

5.< Personal life Feng Youlan's personal life is relatively low-key, and he devotes most of his energy to academic research and education.

He has a harmonious family life and has two sons and one daughter with his wife.< 6.

Social influence Feng Youlan's academic achievements have been widely recognized at home and abroad.< He has won many honors, including an honorary doctorate from Columbia University in the United States and an honorary doctorate from the University of Paris in France.

His works have been translated into many languages and have had a profound impact worldwide.< 7.

Quotations and evaluations Authoritative media, experts, and institutions generally have positive evaluations of Feng Youlan.< The People's Daily once evaluated him as "the founder of the history of Chinese philosophy.

" The famous philosopher Li Zehou called him "the disseminator of Chinese philosophy".< 8.

Latest News Although Feng Youlan passed away in 1990, his academic thoughts still have a profound impact at home and abroad.< In recent years, research and discussion on Feng Youlan are still active, and his works are constantly being republished and studied to meet the needs of contemporary society.

Feng Youlan's life is a life of unremitting pursuit and exploration of Chinese philosophy.< His works and thoughts will continue to inspire future generations to explore the mysteries of Chinese philosophy and inherit and carry forward the excellent traditional Chinese culture.


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