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Three Ways of Thought in Ancient China Paperback Arthur Waley
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- Condition
- Good
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- Special Attributes
- EX-LIBRARY
- Book Title
- Three Ways of Thought in Ancient China Paperback Arthur Waley
- ISBN
- 9780804711692
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Stanford University Press
ISBN-10
0804711690
ISBN-13
9780804711692
eBay Product ID (ePID)
480663
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Three Ways of Thought in Ancient China
Subject
History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, Eastern
Publication Year
1939
Features
Reprint
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Philosophy
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
9.6 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
82-232832
Reviews
The book is full of memorable phrases and amusing aphorisms. It reveals a world at once close to us and very far away."— New Statesman and Nation, "Whether he is 'journeying with Chuang Tzu in the realm of Nothing Whatever,' analyzing the Confucian ideal type of Government by Goodness (as advocated by Mencius), or discussing the practical advice to rulers given by Han Fei Tzu and other realists, Mr. Waley contrives, as is his wont, to extract savory and satisfying fare from the frequently dry bones of ancient Chinese philosophy. . . . The book is enhanced by the polished and lucid style of Mr. Waley's translations."— The Times Literary Supplement, Whether he is #145;journeying with Chuang Tzu in the realm of Nothing Whatever,' analyzing the Confucian ideal type of Government by Goodness (as advocated by Mencius), or discussing the practical advice to rulers given by Han Fei Tzu and other realists, Mr. Waley contrives, as is his wont, to extract savory and satisfying fare from the frequently dry bones of ancient Chinese philosophy. . . . The book is enhanced by the polished and lucid style of Mr. Waley's translations."— The Times Literary Supplement, The book has substantial scholarly basis and contains much fresh translation. It is presented in so readable a style that one unfamiliar with both philosophy and things Chinese can enjoy and profit by it for the light it casts on contemporary thought and world affairs."— Journal of Philosophy, The book has substantial scholarly basis and contains much fresh translation. It is presented in so readable a style that one unfamiliar with both philosophy and things Chinese can enjoy and profit by it for the light it casts on contemporary thought and world affairs., "Chuang Tzu, Mencius, and the Realists, three conflicting points of view from the 4th century B.C., are discussed in this well-presented work."— Second Wave Books on Asia, "Whether he is 'journeying with Chuang Tzu in the realm of Nothing Whatever,' analyzing the Confucian ideal type of Government by Goodness (as advocated by Mencius), or discussing the practical advice to rulers given by Han Fei Tzu and other realists, Mr. Waley contrives, as is his wont, to extract savory and satisfying fare from the frequently dry bones of ancient Chinese philosophy. . . . The book is enhanced by the polished and lucid style of Mr. Waley's translations."-- The Times Literary Supplement, "The book has substantial scholarly basis and contains much fresh translation. It is presented in so readable a style that one unfamiliar with both philosophy and things Chinese can enjoy and profit by it for the light it casts on contemporary thought and world affairs."— Journal of Philosophy, "Whether he is 'journeying with Chuang Tzu in the realm of Nothing Whatever,' analyzing the Confucian ideal type of Government by Goodness (as advocated by Mencius), or discussing the practical advice to rulers given by Han Fei Tzu and other realists, Mr. Waley contrives, as is his wont, to extract savory and satisfying fare from the frequently dry bones of ancient Chinese philosophy. . . . The book is enhanced by the polished and lucid style of Mr. Waley's translations."-The Times Literary Supplement, The book is full of memorable phrases and amusing aphorisms. It reveals a world at once close to us and very far away., "The book is full of memorable phrases and amusing aphorisms. It reveals a world at once close to us and very far away."-- New Statesman and Nation, "Chuang Tzu, Mencius, and the Realists, three conflicting points of view from the 4th century B.C., are discussed in this well-presented work."-Second Wave Books on Asia, Whether he is 'journeying with Chuang Tzu in the realm of Nothing Whatever,' analyzing the Confucian ideal type of Government by Goodness (as advocated by Mencius), or discussing the practical advice to rulers given by Han Fei Tzu and other realists, Mr. Waley contrives, as is his wont, to extract savory and satisfying fare from the frequently dry bones of ancient Chinese philosophy. . . . The book is enhanced by the polished and lucid style of Mr. Waley's translations., "Chuang Tzu, Mencius, and the Realists, three conflicting points of view from the 4th century B.C., are discussed in this well-presented work."-- Second Wave Books on Asia, Chuang Tzu, Mencius, and the Realists, three conflicting points of view from the 4th century B.C., are discussed in this well-presented work."— Second Wave Books on Asia, Chuang Tzu, Mencius, and the Realists, three conflicting points of view from the 4th century B.C., are discussed in this well-presented work., "The book is full of memorable phrases and amusing aphorisms. It reveals a world at once close to us and very far away."-New Statesman and Nation, "The book has substantial scholarly basis and contains much fresh translation. It is presented in so readable a style that one unfamiliar with both philosophy and things Chinese can enjoy and profit by it for the light it casts on contemporary thought and world affairs."-- Journal of Philosophy, Whether he is ‘journeying with Chuang Tzu in the realm of Nothing Whatever,' analyzing the Confucian ideal type of Government by Goodness (as advocated by Mencius), or discussing the practical advice to rulers given by Han Fei Tzu and other realists, Mr. Waley contrives, as is his wont, to extract savory and satisfying fare from the frequently dry bones of ancient Chinese philosophy. . . . The book is enhanced by the polished and lucid style of Mr. Waley's translations."— The Times Literary Supplement, "The book is full of memorable phrases and amusing aphorisms. It reveals a world at once close to us and very far away."— New Statesman and Nation
Dewey Edition
19
Dewey Decimal
181.1
Edition Description
Reprint
Synopsis
In the fourth century BC three conflicting points of view in Chinese philosophy received classic expression: the Taoist, the Confucianist, and the "Realist." This book underscores the interplay between these three philosophies, drawing on extracts from Chuang Tzu , Mencius , and Han Fei Tzu .
LC Classification Number
B126 .W3 1982
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