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An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy

This comprehensive introduction to early Chinese philosophy covers a

range of philosophical traditions which arose during the Spring and Autumn

(722–476 BCE) and Warring States (475–221 BCE) periods in China, including

Confucianism, Mohism, Daoism and Legalism. It considers concepts, themes

and argumentative methods of early Chinese philosophy and follows the

development of some ideas in subsequent periods, including the introduction

of Buddhism into China. The book examines key issues and debates in early

Chinese philosophy, cross-inﬂ uences between its traditions and interpretations

by scholars up to the present day. The discussion draws upon both primary texts

and secondary sources, and there are suggestions for further reading. This will

be an invaluable guide for all who are interested in the foundations of Chinese

philosophy and its richness and continuing relevance.

KARYN L. LAI is Senior Lecturer in the School of History and Philosophy,

University of New South Wales, Australia. She is the author of Learning from

Chinese Philosophies: Ethics of Interdependent and Contextualised Self (2006).

An Introduction to Chinese

Philosophy

KARYN L. LAI

University of New South Wales

Karyn L. Lai - Introduction to Chinese Philosophy.pdf