Readings from the Lu-Wang School of Neo-Confucianism

Translated with an introduction by Philip J.Ivanhoe

ISBN 10: 0872209601 / ISBN 13: 9780872209602

Edité par Hackett Publishing Co, Inc, 2009

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New book This volume provides selected translations from the writings of Lu Xiangshan; Wang Yangming; and the Platform Sutra, a work which had profound influence on neo-Confucian thought. Each of these three sections is preceded by an introduction that sketches important features of the history, biography, and philosophy of the author and explores some of the main features and characteristics of his work. The range of genres represented--letters, recorded sayings, essays, meditations and poetry--provide the reader with insights into the philosophical and stylistic themes of this fascinating and influential branch of neo-Confucian thought.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Readings from the Lu-Wang School of Neo-Confucianism
• Éditeur: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
• Date de parution: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0872209601
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780872209602
• Reliure: Soft cover
• Édition: 1st Edition
• État de l'article: New
• État de la jaquette: No Jacket
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Buddhist Collection

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Synopsis

This volume provides selected translations from the writings of Lu Xiangshan; Wang Yangming; and the Platform Sutra, a work which had profound influence on neo-Confucian thought. Each of these three sections is preceded by an introduction that sketches important features of the history, biography, and philosophy of the author and explores some of the main features and characteristics of his work. The range of genres represented--letters, recorded sayings, essays, meditations and poetry--provide the reader with insights into the philosophical and stylistic themes of this fascinating and influential branch of neo-Confucian thought.