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With Japanese Philosophy: A Sourcebook, readers of English can now
access in a single volume the richness and diversity of Japanese
philosophy as it has developed throughout history. Leading scholars
in the field have translated selections from the writings of more
than a hundred philosophical thinkers from all eras and schools of
thought, many of them available in English for the first time. The
Sourcebook editors have set out to represent the entire Japanese
philosophical tradition—not only the broad spectrum of academic
philosophy dating from the introduction of Western philosophy in
the latter part of the nineteenth century, but also the
philosophical ideas of major Japanese traditions of Buddhism,
Confucianism, and Shinto. The philosophical significance of each
tradition is laid out in an extensive overview, and each selection
is accompanied by a brief biographical sketch of its author and
helpful information on placing the work in its proper context. The
bulk of the supporting material, which comprises nearly a quarter
of the volume, is given to original interpretive essays on topics
not explicitly covered in other chapters: cultural identity,
samurai thought, women philosophers, aesthetics, bioethics. An
introductory chapter provides a historical overview of Japanese
philosophy and a discussion of the Japanese debate over defining
the idea of philosophy, both of which help explain the rationale
behind the design of the Sourcebook. An exhaustive glossary of
technical terminology, a chronology of authors, and a thematic
index are appended. Specialists will find information related to
original sources and sinographs for Japanese names and terms in a
comprehensive bibliography and general index. Handsomely presented
and clearly organized for ease of use, Japanese Philosophy: A
Sourcebook will be a cornerstone in Japanese studies for decades to
come. It will be an essential reference for anyone interested in
traditional or contemporary Japanese culture and the way it has
shaped and been shaped by its great thinkers over the centuries.
Neo-Confucianism is a philosophically sophisticated tradition
weaving classical Confucianism together with themes from Buddhism
and Daoism. It began in China around the eleventh century CE,
played a leading role in East Asian cultures over the last
millennium, and has had a profound influence on modern Chinese
society. Based on the latest scholarship but presented in
accessible language, Neo-Confucianism: A Philosophical Introduction
is organized around themes that are central in Neo-Confucian
philosophy, including the structure of the cosmos, human nature,
ways of knowing, personal cultivation, and approaches to
governance. The authors thus accomplish two things at once: they
present the Neo-Confucians in their own, distinctive terms; and
they enable contemporary readers to grasp what is at stake in the
great Neo-Confucian debates. This novel structure gives both
students and scholars in philosophy, religion, history, and
cultural studies a new window into one of the world's most
important philosophical traditions.
Mo Tzu, Hs?n Tzu, and Han Fei Tzu were three of the most
important philosophers in ancient China. This collection of their
basic writings points to three very different positions within in
the spectrum of Chinese thought and reveals the diversity of of the
Chinese intellectual tradition.Presenting the principle doctrines
of Mo Tzu (470?391 B.C.) and his followers, early rivals of the
Confucian school, this section includes writings on music,
fatalism, Confucians, and "universal love" -the cornerstone of
Mo-ist philosophyHs?n Tzu (born ca. 312 B.C.) provided the dominant
philosophical system of his day. Although basically Confucian, he
differed with Mencius by asserting that the original nature of man
is evil, and also expounded on such subjects as good government,
military affairs, Heaven, and music.Representative of the Fachia,
or Legalist, school of philosophy, the writings of Han Fei Tzu (280
233 B.C.) confront the issues of preserving and strengthening the
state through strict laws of punishment and reward. His lessons
remain timely as scholars continue to examine the nature and use of
power.
Chinese philosophy has been shaped over the last 3000 years by
various movements, schools of philosophical thought, philosophical
ways of thinking and their thinkers. The rich resources of Chinese
philosophy and their value and significance to the common
philosophical enterprise, especially to the development of
contemporary philosophy and contemporary society, have been
recognized, captured and elaborated through contemporary
philosophical scholarship in studied of Chinese philosophy. Through
a comprehensive survey of relevant substantial writings in this
scholarship, this collection will provide a systematic, in-depth
but accessible, and up-to-date examination of major resources of
Chinese philosophy in view of how they can substantially contribute
to various topics and issues in philosophy. The collection will be
organized into four distinct but complementary volumes which as a
whole give a synoptic view of the major issues, conceptions,
approaches, and current engaging exploration in studies of Chinese
philosophy. With an introduction, newly written by the editor,
which places the collected material in its historical and
intellectual context, Chinese Philosophy provides everything a
scholar needs to break into the field, and is an invaluable
reference work for the expert.
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