An Introduction to Hanfei's Political Philosophy
Author | : Henrique Schneider |
Publisher | : Cambridge Scholars Publishing |
Total Pages | : 167 |
Release | : 2018-11-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781527522343 |
ISBN-13 | : 1527522342 |
Rating | : 4/5 (342 Downloads) |
Download or read book An Introduction to Hanfei's Political Philosophy written by Henrique Schneider and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to make the philosophy of Hanfei available at an introductory level. This fascinating thinker not only directly influenced the first Chinese Empire, but also embodied the strongest alternative to Confucianism in Chinese thought. Even today, his thinking influences China. It introduces key concepts and arguments in Hanfeiās legalist philosophy. It also contextualizes this thinking within Chinese history and in a comparative approach. The book will appeal to a wide audience interested in Chinese political philosophy, as well as to historians, social and political scientists.