Zhang Zais Philosophy of Qi a

Informationen zum Autor Jung-Yeup Kim is assistant professor of philosophy at Kent State University. Klappentext Qi ("vital energy") is one of the most important concepts in Chinese philosophy and culture, and neo-Confucian Zhang Zai plays a pivotal role in developing the notion. This book provides a thorough and proper understanding of his thoughts. Zusammenfassung Qi (“vital energy”) is one of the most important concepts in Chinese philosophy and culture, and neo-Confucian Zhang Zai plays a pivotal role in developing the notion. This book provides a thorough and proper understanding of his thoughts. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter One: Introducing the Notion Qi, the Philosopher Zhang Zai, and the Text Zhengmeng (Rectifying the Ignorant) Chapter Two: Zhang Zai's Critique of the Buddhist Chapter Three: Zhang Zai's Vertical Development of Qi and His Critique of the Buddhist Chapter Four: Zhang Zai's Critique of the Ordinary Person Chapter Five: Zhang Zai's Horizontal Development of Qi and His Critique of the Ordinary Person Chapter Six: Zhang Zai and John Dewey on Realizing Vital Harmony Chapter Seven: Zhang Zai and S¿ Ky¿ngd¿k's Philosophy of Qi

Product details

• Authors: Jung-Yeup Kim, Kim Jung-Yeup
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.05.2014
• EAN: 9780739192368
• ISBN: 978-0-7391-9236-8
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Other world religions; PHILOSOPHY / Taoist, RELIGION / Taoism, East Asian and Indian philosophy, Oriental & Indian philosophy, Taoism