The philosophical thought of China. From Confucius to Mao Zedong

Hurley Kril is an outstanding American synologist, author of scientific papers on history, state structure, philosophical and religious movements of China. In this book, intended for a wide reader audience, the scientist considers the main stages of the formation of the philosophical system of the Middle Kingdom from the time of the Dynasty of Shan (XV-XIII centuries BC) before the proclamation of the People"s Republic of China. Professor Kril describes the philosophical views that developed in the ancient period of Chinese history, introduces readers to the foundations of Confucius and the heritage of Mojza and Mansza, and considers the philosophical concepts of Taoism and neo -confuciabes. In the final chapters of his book, an authoritative Chinesist illuminates the dramatic transformations that affected the socio -political life of China in the first half of the twentieth century, and concludes that the key principles of traditional philosophy continue to be fundamental in the life of modern Chinese society