Key Concepts in Chinese Philosophy

by Zhang Dainian; Translated by Edmund Ryden

• ISBN13: 9780300092103
• ISBN10: 0300092105
• Format: Trade Book
• Copyright: 2002-11-10
• Publisher: Yale University Press

Author Biography

Zhang Dainian is professor emeritus of philosophy at Beijing University.

Table of Contents

Translator's Preface	xv
Preface	xix
Introduction: On the System of Categories	xxiii
Part One. Metaphysics
A. Ontology
I. Principal Concepts	3	(67)
Heaven	3	(8)
Tian
The Way	11	(15)
Dao
Principle	26	(17)
Li
Rule	43	(2)
Ze
Qi	45	(18)
Qi
Stuff	63	(2)
Zhi
Thing	65	(5)
Wu
II. Apophatic Terms	70	(13)
Limitless, Ultimate of Nonbeing	71	(3)
Wu Ji
Wu Qiong
Abstruse	74	(3)
Xuan
Empty Space	77	(6)
Xu
Tai Xu
B. Cosmology
I. Yin-yang	83	(20)
Yin-yang	83	(12)
Yin-yang
Five Agents	95	(8)
Wu Xing
II. Concepts of Growth	103	(43)
One	103	(4)
Yi
Tai Yi
Origin	107	(1)
Yuan
Life	108	(10)
Sheng
Return	118	(7)
Fan
Destiny	125	(15)
Ming
Integrity	140	(6)
Cheng
III. Concepts Derived from Daoism	146	(32)
Dimension	147	(3)
Yu-zhou
Being and Beingless	150	(12)
You-wu
Spontaneous	162	(8)
Ziran
Essence and Spirit	170	(8)
Jingshen
IV. Concepts Derived from the Book of Changes	178	(42)
Supreme Ultimate	179	(11)
Tai ji
Numinous Transformation	190	(7)
Shenhua
Change	197	(10)
Bianhua
Yi
Dong-jing
Incipience	207	(3)
Ji
Image	210	(5)
Xiang
Cosmic Moral Order	215	(5)
Yuan Heng li zhen
V. Concepts of Relation	220	(1)
a. Binary Relations	221	(45)
Way and Vessel	221	(6)
Dao-qi
Xing shang-Xing xia
Phenomena and Principle	227	(6)
Shi-li
Influence and Principle	233	(7)
Shi
Li-shi
Substance and Function	240	(17)
Ti-yong
Dual Ends	257	(5)
Liang Duan
Liang Yi
Identity and Difference	262	(4)
Tong-yi
b. Coordinating Concepts	266	(10)
The Whole	266	(3)
Yi Ti
Unity	269	(1)
He Yi
Harmony	270	(6)
He
Tai He
c. Causal Concepts	276	(9)
Causality and Consequence	276	(9)
Suoyi
Gu
Yin
Part Two. Anthropology
A. Moral Philosophy
I. Moral Ideals	285	(52)
Benevolence and Justice	285	(26)
Ren-yi
Public Interest	311	(10)
Gong
Five Human Relationships	321	(5)
Wu Lun
Nondiscrimination	326	(3)
Jian Ai
Moderation	329	(8)
Zhong Yong
II. Ethical Concepts	337	(30)
Virtue, Power	337	(7)
De
Dao-de
Moral Obligation	344	(5)
Dangran
Value	349	(8)
Gui
Liang-gui
Authority	357	(7)
Quan
Rights and Duties	364	(3)
Fen
Ming-fen
B. Psychology
I. Human Nature	367	(24)
Human Nature	367	(16)
Xing
Qi-zhi
Emotions	383	(5)
Qing
Talent	388	(3)
Cai
II. Concepts of Intentionality	391	(30)
Mind/Heart	391	(18)
Xin
Intention, Will	409	(2)
Yi
Yi-zhi
Conscience, Innate Moral Knowledge	411	(10)
Liang Xin
Liang Zhi
Part Three. Epistemology
I. Theory of Knowledge	421	(40)
Knowledge, Wisdom	421	(11)
Zhi
Thought	432	(7)
Si
Lu
Technique of the Mind	439	(4)
Xin Shu
Innate Moral Knowledge	443	(6)
Dexing suo Zhi
The Mind That Has the Way	449	(2)
Dao Xin
Research	451	(10)
Ge Wu
Zhi Zhi
II. Philosophy of Language	461	(18)
Naming, Rectification of Names; Concept	461	(14)
Ming
Zheng Ming
Idea	475	(4)
Yan-yi
III. Theory of Truth	479	(8)
Authenticity	479	(1)
Zhen
Cheng
Three Tests, Evidence and Verification	480	(7)
San Biao
Xiao Yan
Chronology	487	(6)
Sources of Quotations	493