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From Destiny to Dao: A Survey of Pre-Qin Philosophy in China surveys the prominent schools of thought in Pre-Qin China - Daoism, Confucianism, Mohism, the School of Names, Legalism, and the School of Yin-Yang. Author Huang Kejian explores the development of thought from the mystical concept of destiny to the philosophical "Dao" and offers a discussion of the major philosophical themes in each school of thought with a unique collection of insights from commentators. This book offers readers a holistic understanding of their philosophies through their historical place, existential concerns, and impact on future philosophers.
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From Destiny to Dao A Survey of Pre-Qin Philosophy in China Huang Kejian From Destiny to Dao From Destiny to Dao: A Survey of Pre-Qin Philosophy in China Huang Kejian Published by Enrich Professional Publishing, Inc. Suite 208 Davies Pacific Center 841 Bishop Street Honolulu, HI, 96813 Website: www.enrichprofessional.com A Member of Enrich Culture Group Limited Hong Kong Head Office: 11/F, Benson Tower, 74 Hung To Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China China Office: Rm 309, Building A, Central Valley, 16 Hai Dian Middle Street, Haidian District, Beijing, China Singapore Office: 16L, Enterprise Road, Singapore 627660 Trademarks: SILKROAD PRESS and related trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Enrich Professional Publishing, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and other countries, and may not be used without written permission. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Chinese original edition © 2010 China Renmin University Press By Huang Kejian English edition © 2016 by Enrich Professional Publishing, Inc. With the title From Destiny to Dao: A Survey of Pre-Qin Philosophy in China All rights reserved. This book, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or any information storage and retrieval system now known or to be invented, without prior written permission from the Publisher. ISBN (Hardback) ISBN (pdf) 978-1-62320-023-7 978-1-62320-070-1 This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. Contents Chapter 1 Overview: Chinese Philosophy in the Axial Period ................... 1 Chapter 2 Lao Zi ................................................................................................. 25 Chapter 3 Confucius .......................................................................................... 43 Chapter 4 Mo Zi .................................................................................................. 69 Chapter 5 Zhuang Zi .......................................................................................... 91 Chapter 6 Mencius ............................................................................................. 115 Chapter 7 Xun Zi ................................................................................................ 135 Chapter 8 The Legalists ..................................................................................... 165 Bibliography.............................................................................................................. 193 Glossary ..................................................................................................................... 195 Index ......................................................................................................................