Yinyang: The Way Of Heaven And Earth In Chinese Thought And Culture - Brossura

Wang, Robin R.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 052116513X ISBN 13: 9780521165136

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2012

Riassunto

The concept of yinyang lies at the heart of Chinese thought and culture. The relationship between these two opposing, yet mutually dependent, forces is symbolized in the familiar black and white symbol that has become an icon in popular culture across the world. The real significance of yinyang is, however, more complex and subtle. This brilliant and comprehensive analysis by one of the leading authorities in the field captures the richness and multiplicity of the meanings and applications of yinyang, including its visual presentations. Through a vast range of historical and textual sources, the book examines the scope and role of yinyang, the philosophical significance of its various layers of meanings and its relation to numerous schools and traditions within Chinese (and Western) philosophy. By putting yinyang on a secure and clear philosophical footing, the book roots the concept in the original Chinese idiom, distancing it from Western assumptions, frameworks and terms, yet also seeking to connect its analysis to shared cross-cultural philosophical concerns.

Su questo libro

Recensione:

"...offers all one might have wanted to know about yin-yang.... Wang's scholarship is deep.... anyone will be able to appreciate the impressive way she has of demonstrating the astonishing richness of an ancient culture, and a way of thinking about nature and the human world that few in the West have seriously considered.... Recommended...."
-- R.T. Lee, emeritus, Trinity College, CHOICE

Descrizione del libro:

The concept of yinyang lies at the heart of Chinese thought and culture. The relationship between these two opposing, yet mutually dependent, forces is explored in this brilliant book. Rooted in the Chinese philosophical tradition, the book also demonstrates how yinyang thought manifested itself in diverse cultural practices from divination to the art of war.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 052116513X
• ISBN 13: 9780521165136
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 264