The Poetics of Early Chinese Thought

How the Shijing Shaped the Chinese Philosophical Tradition

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• Michael Hunter

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• 240 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Philosophie

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The central role of poetry, especially the Shijing (Classic of Poetry), is highlighted as a crucial influence on classical Chinese thought, challenging the dominance of figures like Confucius and Mencius. Michael Hunter contends that understanding the philosophical tradition requires acknowledging the significance of poetic expression, which has been overlooked in contemporary interpretations.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Einband: Paperback