Sharing the Light - Representations of Women and Virtue in Early China

Explores historical and philosophical shifts in the depiction of women and virtue in the early years of the Chinese state. Includes an examination of the history of yin-yang theories.

About the author

Lisa Raphals is Assistant Professor of Asian Studies and Chair, Asian Studies Program, Bard College. She is the author of Knowing Words: Wisdom and Cunning in the Classical Traditions of China and Greece.

Product details

• Authors: Lisa Raphals
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.08.1998
• EAN: 9780791438565
• ISBN: 978-0-7914-3856-5
• No. of pages: 348
• Dimensions: 151 mm x 227 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 494 g
• Series: Suny Series, Chinese Philosoph; Suny Chinese Philosophy and Cu
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Other world religions; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories