Introduction to Traditional Chinese Studies
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Editor's review
Particularly noteworthy is the book's distinctly modern awareness: while sorting through tradition, the author often guides readers to consider the relevance and limitations of this ancient wisdom today, avoiding a rigid antiquarianism. The writing is plain and fluent, and the exposition is logically clear, lowering the threshold for beginners. For readers who wish to move beyond fragmented knowledge and build systematic understanding, this book offers a reliable and friendly path. It may not make you an expert in Chinese studies immediately, but it is enough to open a door for you, showing you roughly what the world inside looks like and how to begin your own journey of exploration.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Beginners who wish to systematically understand the knowledge system of Chinese studies and build a preliminary cognitive framework.
- Readers interested in traditional Chinese culture who do not know where to begin reading the original texts.
- Students in the humanities who need a clearly organized overview of Chinese studies as a study aid.
- General readers seeking cultural nourishment and hoping to draw inspiration for modern life from traditional wisdom.
Not a good fit for
- Scholars seeking deep, specialized research in a particular field of Chinese studies (such as Yijing studies or exegesis).
- Readers of the textual-criticism type who expect extensive quotations from original sources and word-by-word analysis.
Reading tips
- It is advisable first to read through the table of contents to grasp the overall structure of "classics, history, philosophy, and belles-lettres," then read in order.
- While reading, do not insist on remembering every name and title; focus on understanding the threads of thought and historical status.
- You may choose one or two classic texts mentioned in the book for extended reading to deepen your understanding.
About the publisher
Shanghai People's Publishing House is a comprehensive publisher whose list focuses on academic monographs and general-interest titles in philosophy, social sciences, politics and law, economics and management, and history. Among its books are Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties History in the Chinese Dynastic History series; The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy in foreign literature; the Wenjing Classical Translation Illustrated Edition of The Complete Greek Tragedies of Euripides; and works of social theory such as Max Weber's Economy and Society and Dialectic of Enlightenment: Philosophical Fragments. Its authors include Wang Zhongluo, J.R.R. Tolkien, Luo Niansheng, and Zhou Zuoren.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 三版前言
- 绪论
- 上篇 群经略说
- 第一章 《诗经》略说
- 第二章 《尚书》略说
- 第三章 《三礼》略说
- 第四章 《周易》略说
- 第五章 《春秋》经传略说
- 第六章 《大学》略说
- 第七章 《中庸》略说
- 第八章 《论语》略说
- 第九章 《孟子》略说
- 中篇 诸子略说
- 第十章 孔子、孟子与儒家略说
- 第十一章 墨子与墨家略说
- 第十二章 老庄与道家略说
- 第十三章 商鞅韩非与法家略说
- 第十四章 兵家与兵家略说
- 第十五章 阴阳、纵横、名、杂诸家
- 下篇 史学略说
- 第十六章 正史
- 第十七章 编年史
- 第十八章 纪事本末
- 第十九章 政书
- 第二十章 史评和学术史
- 附录：诗史略说
- 附：梁启超《国学入门书要目及其读法》
- 参考书目
- 初版后记
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About the author
Kong Xianghua is an author for whom public information is currently limited: no clear records of birth and death dates, nationality, or educational background are available. According to the library's holdings, the only work under this name is An Introduction to Chinese Classical Studies (Guoxue Rumen), commonly classified under Eastern philosophy. As the title suggests, the book serves as an entry point to the basics of Chinese classical learning, introducing traditional culture and classical thought to beginners. Its approach is likely concise and clearly organized, helping readers build an overall understanding of guoxue. Because verifiable biographical information about the author is so scarce, his writing style and scholarly orientation can only be inferred from this single work, and further details await additional sources. For general readers, the book can serve as an introductory text for understanding Eastern philosophy and traditional Chinese culture.
