In this volume, Herrlee G. Creel presents a rediscovered political philosophy which was misunderstood and almost unknown for two thousand years. It is well known that Confucianism furnished the spirit which animated the Chinese governmental pattern that persisted until 1911. Professor Creel suggests that the forgotten philosophy of Shen Pu-hai played an equally important role in developing the functional and structural organization of that government.

Shen Pu-Hai: A Chinese Political Philosopher of the Fourth Century B. C.

Politics & Social Sciences

Creel, Herrlee Glessner

Politics & Government

Univ of Chicago Pr

"Chinese philosophy before our Christian era is emphasized in this nontechnical summary of Chinese thought. Professor Creel also deals with Confucianism, the ideas of Mo-tsu and Mencius, Taoism, Legalism, and their variations and adaptations. As an introduction for the general reader, this book stands among the best."—China: A Resource and Curriculum Guide"There exists nowhere else such a well-written presentation of the main trends in Chinese thought in so brief a space. The text is not cluttered with Chinese names and the pages are not weighed down with footnotes—but the references are there for those who want them, with suggestions for further readings. This is a book which can be understood by those who have never read anything else about China."—The New York Times Book Review

Chinese Thought from Confucius to Mao Tse-tung

Philosophy

University of Chicago Press

What Is Taoism? traces, in nontechnical language, the history of the development of this often baffling doctrine. Creel shows that there has not been one "Taoism," but at least three, in some respects incompatible and often antagonistic. In eight closely related papers, Creel explicates the widely used concepts he originally introduced of "contemplative Taoism," "purposive Taoism," and "Hsien Taoism." He also discusses Shen Pu-hai, a political philosopher of the fourth century B.C.; the curious interplay between Confucianism, Taoism, and "Legalism" in the second century B.C.; and the role of the horse in Chinese history.

What is Taoism?: And Other Studies in Chinese Cultural History

Religion & Spirituality

University of Chicago

Creel's pioneering analysis of the operations of the Western Chou (Zhou) drawn from received texts as well as inscriptions on ritual bronzes. A classic!

The origins of statecraft in China

Bibliography: v. 1, p. 507-545.Professor Creel was an authority on earlyChinese history, culture, philosophy and literature.

The Origins of Statecraft in China: The Western Chou Empire

What Is Taoism? traces, in nontechnical language, the history of the development of this often baffling doctrine. Creel shows that there has not been one "Taoism," but at least three, in some respects incompatible and often antagonistic. In eight closely related papers, Creel explicates the widely used concepts he originally introduced of "contemplative Taoism," "purposive Taoism," and "Hsien Taoism." He also discusses Shen Pu-hai, a political philosopher of the fourth century B.C.; the curious interplay between Confucianism, Taoism, and "Legalism" in the second century B.C.; and the role of the horse in Chinese history.

What Is Taoism?: and Other Studies in Chinese Cultural History

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Studies in Early Chinese Culture (Perspectives in Asian History)

History

Asia

Porcupine Pr

Studies in Early Chinese Culture

Johnson Pr

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Studies In Early Chinese Culture: First Series

Ancient Civilizations

Kessinger Publishing

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