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Chinese Martial Arts Film and the Philosophy of Action (Hardcover): Stephen Teo

Chinese Martial Arts Film and the Philosophy of Action (Hardcover)

Stephen Teo

Series: Media, Culture and Social Change in Asia

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This book focuses on the philosophy of Chinese martial arts film, arguing that philosophy provides a key to understanding the whole genre. It draws on Chinese philosophical ideas derived from, or based on, Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, and other schools of thought such as Mohism and Legalism, examines a cluster of recent Chinese martial arts films centering on the figure of the xia-the heroic protagonist, the Chinese equivalent of medieval Europe's knight-errant-and outlines the philosophical principles and themes undergirding the actions of xia and their narratives. Overall, the author argues that the genre, apart from being an action-oriented entertainment medium, is inherently moral and ethical.

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Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Media, Culture and Social Change in Asia
Release date:	March 2021
First published:	2021
Authors:	Stephen Teo
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	164
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-47415-7
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Films, cinema > Film theory & criticism Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Non-Western philosophy > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Combat sports & self-defence > Oriental martial arts > General Books > Philosophy > Non-Western philosophy > General Promotions
LSN:	0-367-47415-8
Barcode:	9780367474157