Articles liés à Vanishing into Things: Knowledge in Chinese Tradition
Synopsis
Vanishing into Things explores the concept of knowledge in Chinese thought over two millennia, from Confucius to Wang Yangming (ca. 1500 CE), and compares the different philosophical imperatives that have driven Chinese and Western thought. Challenging the hyperspecialized epistemology of modern philosophy in the West, Barry Allen urges his readers toward an ethical appreciation of why knowledge is worth pursuing.
Western philosophers have long maintained that true knowledge is the best knowledge. Chinese thinkers, by contrast, have emphasized not the essence of knowing but the purpose. Ideas of truth play no part in their understanding of what the best knowledge is: knowledge is not deduced from principles or reducible to a theory. Rather, in Chinese tradition knowledge is expressed through wu wei, literally "not doing"--a response to circumstances that is at once effortless and effective. This type of knowledge perceives the evolution of circumstances from an early point, when its course can still be changed, provided one has the wisdom to grasp the opportunity.
Allen guides readers through the major Confucian and Daoist thinkers including Kongzi, Mengzi, Xunzi, Laozi, and Zhuangzi, examining their influence on medieval Neoconfucianism and Chan (Zen) Buddhism, as well as the theme of knowledge in China's art of war literature. The sophisticated and consistent concept of knowledge elucidated here will be of relevance to contemporary Western and Eastern philosophers alike.
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
À propos de l?auteur
Barry Allen is Professor of Philosophy at McMaster University.
Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Acheter neuf
Afficher cet article
EUR 59,15
EUR 17,04 expédition depuis Etats-Unis vers France
Destinations, frais et délaisRésultats de recherche pour Vanishing into Things: Knowledge in Chinese Tradition
Image d'archives
Vanishing into Things: Knowledge in Chinese Tradition
Edité par
Harvard University Press, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0674335910
ISBN 13 : 9780674335912
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
hardcover. Etat : Good. N° de réf. du vendeur mon0003739444
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image fournie par le vendeur
Vanishing into Things : Knowledge in Chinese Tradition
Edité par
Harvard University Press, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0674335910
ISBN 13 : 9780674335912
Neuf
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : New. N° de réf. du vendeur 22088355-n
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Vanishing into Things: Knowledge in Chinese Tradition
Edité par
Harvard University Press, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0674335910
ISBN 13 : 9780674335912
Neuf
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : Best Price, Torrance, CA, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : New. SUPER FAST SHIPPING. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780674335912
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image fournie par le vendeur
Vanishing Into Things: Knowledge in Chinese Tradition
Edité par
PAPERBACKSHOP UK IMPORT, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0674335910
ISBN 13 : 9780674335912
Neuf
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : moluna, Greven, Allemagne
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : New. Barry Allen explores the concept of knowledge in Chinese thought over two millennia and compares the different philosophical imperatives that have driven Chinese and Western thought. Challenging the hyperspecialized epistemology of modern Western philosophy. N° de réf. du vendeur 594874323
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Image fournie par le vendeur
Vanishing into Things : Knowledge in Chinese Tradition
Edité par
Harvard University Press, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0674335910
ISBN 13 : 9780674335912
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition. N° de réf. du vendeur 22088355
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image fournie par le vendeur
Vanishing into Things : Knowledge in Chinese Tradition
Edité par
Harvard University Press, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0674335910
ISBN 13 : 9780674335912
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition. N° de réf. du vendeur 22088355
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Image fournie par le vendeur
Vanishing into Things : Knowledge in Chinese Tradition
Edité par
Harvard University Press, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0674335910
ISBN 13 : 9780674335912
Neuf
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : New. N° de réf. du vendeur 22088355-n
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Image d'archives
Vanishing into Things Knowledge in Chinese Tradition
Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Hardcover. Etat : Brand New. 280 pages. 9.75x6.25x1.25 inches. In Stock. N° de réf. du vendeur x-0674335910
Quantité disponible : 2 disponible(s)
Image fournie par le vendeur
Vanishing into Things
Edité par
HARVARD UNIVERSITY PRESS Apr 2015, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0674335910
ISBN 13 : 9780674335912
Neuf
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Barry Allen explores the concept of knowledge in Chinese thought over two millennia and compares the different philosophical imperatives that have driven Chinese and Western thought. Challenging the hyperspecialized epistemology of modern Western philosophy, he urges his readers toward an ethical appreciation of why knowledge is worth pursuing. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780674335912
Quantité disponible : 2 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Vanishing into Things (Hardcover)
Edité par
Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Mass, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0674335910
ISBN 13 : 9780674335912
Neuf
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : CitiRetail, Stevenage, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Vanishing into Things explores the concept of knowledge in Chinese thought over two millennia, from Confucius to Wang Yangming (ca. 1500 CE), and compares the different philosophical imperatives that have driven Chinese and Western thought. Challenging the hyperspecialized epistemology of modern philosophy in the West, Barry Allen urges his readers toward an ethical appreciation of why knowledge is worth pursuing. Western philosophers have long maintained that true knowledge is the best knowledge. Chinese thinkers, by contrast, have emphasized not the essence of knowing but the purpose. Ideas of truth play no part in their understanding of what the best knowledge is: knowledge is not deduced from principles or reducible to a theory. Rather, in Chinese tradition knowledge is expressed through wu wei, literally "not doing"-a response to circumstances that is at once effortless and effective. This type of knowledge perceives the evolution of circumstances from an early point, when its course can still be changed, provided one has the wisdom to grasp the opportunity. Allen guides readers through the major Confucian and Daoist thinkers including Kongzi, Mengzi, Xunzi, Laozi, and Zhuangzi, examining their influence on medieval Neoconfucianism and Chan (Zen) Buddhism, as well as the theme of knowledge in China's art of war literature. The sophisticated and consistent concept of knowledge elucidated here will be of relevance to contemporary Western and Eastern philosophers alike. Barry Allen explores the concept of knowledge in Chinese thought over two millennia and compares the different philosophical imperatives that have driven Chinese and Western thought. Challenging the hyperspecialized epistemology of modern Western philosophy, he urges his readers toward an ethical appreciation of why knowledge is worth pursuing. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780674335912
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)