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New Treatise on the Uniqueness of Consciousness
Xiong Shili
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Description for New Treatise on the Uniqueness of Consciousness
"Originally published in Chinese as Xin weishi lun by Zhejiang Provincial Library. This translation is based on the 2001 edition published by Hubei Education Press." Translator(s): Makeham, John. Series: World Thought in Translation. Num Pages: 416 pages, 2 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HPCF; HPDF; HPJ; HRKN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 161 x 24. Weight in Grams: 704.
This book, the first English translation of what many consider to be the most original work of Chinese philosophy produced in the twentieth century, draws from Buddhist and Confucian philosophy to develop a critical inquiry into the relation between the ontological and the phenomenal. This annotated edition examines Xiong Shili’s complex engagement with Buddhist thought and the legacy of Xiong’s thought in New Confucian philosophy. It will be an indispensable resource for students of Eastern philosophy and Chinese intellectual history, as well as for philosophers who may not be familiar with the Chinese tradition.
This book, the first English translation of what many consider to be the most original work of Chinese philosophy produced in the twentieth century, draws from Buddhist and Confucian philosophy to develop a critical inquiry into the relation between the ontological and the phenomenal. This annotated edition examines Xiong Shili’s complex engagement with Buddhist thought and the legacy of Xiong’s thought in New Confucian philosophy. It will be an indispensable resource for students of Eastern philosophy and Chinese intellectual history, as well as for philosophers who may not be familiar with the Chinese tradition.
Product Details
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
Series
World Thought in Translation
Number of Pages
416
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780300191578
SKU
V9780300191578
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About Xiong Shili
Xiong Shili (1885–1968) was a luminary in Modern New Confucianism and Buddhist philosophy, especially Yogacara. He shaped modern Chinese philosophy by developing new syncretic approaches to the interpretation of traditional Chinese philosophy. John Makeham teaches Chinese philosophy and classical Chinese at the Australian National University.
Reviews for New Treatise on the Uniqueness of Consciousness
“This is an excellent translation. Makeham’s thorough annotations guide readers through the difficult text, and reveal the sources and contexts of Xiong’s philosophy. His meticulous scholarship increases the intellectual value of this text significantly.”—Sor-Hoon Tan, National University of Singapore
Sor-Hoon Tan “This book’s importance for modern Chinese intellectual history knows no bounds. It would top many people’s lists of ... Read more
Sor-Hoon Tan “This book’s importance for modern Chinese intellectual history knows no bounds. It would top many people’s lists of ... Read more