Three Ways of Thought in Ancient China

A foundational work by the distinguished sinologist Arthur Waley, 'Three Ways of Thought in Ancient China' provides an insightful exploration into the intellectual landscape of 4th century BC China. This classic study meticulously examines the interplay between three pivotal and often conflicting philosophical viewpoints: the Taoist, the Confucianist, and the 'Realist' schools. Waley masterfully illuminates these ideas through extensive extracts and analysis of core texts, including Chuang Tzu, Mencius, and Han Fei Tzu.

This 1982 edition, published by Stanford University Press, is a hardcover reprint in good condition. The book is bound in its original hardcover without a dust jacket. An essential read for anyone interested in the foundational ideas that shaped ancient Chinese thought, offering profound insights into a crucial period of intellectual development.

• Author: Waley, Arthur
• Publisher: Stanford University Press
• Year: 1982
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• ISBN: 9780804711692