Brief History of Chinese Philosophy

This book presents the essential ideas of influential Chinese philosophical traditions that have shaped the Chinese nation, explaining the core propositions of major thinkers in a clear and accessible way.

It traces philosophical developments from the pre-Qin and Han periods to the modern era, offering a panoramic overview of Chinese philosophical traditions and cultural wisdom. Emphasizing their practical relevance, the book examines the synergy between cultural revival and national rejuvenation, showing how Confucian, Buddhist, and Daoist perspectives continue to inform ethical reflection, social values, and everyday decision-making. By integrating historical exposition with contemporary application, it provides a cohesive framework for understanding both the continuity and evolution of Chinese philosophy.

This book will serve scholars and students of Chinese philosophy and comparative philosophy, as well as readers interested in Confucianism, Buddhism, Daoism, and the application of classical wisdom to contemporary issues.

Guo Qiyong, a renowned Chinese philosophy historian, served as Dean of Wuhan University's School of Humanities, Dean of the School of Philosophy. His research focuses on the history of Chinese philosophy, with specializations in Confucian philosophy and 20th-century Chinese philosophical development.

Ouyang Zhenren (PhD) is a Professor at the Center for Studies of Traditional Chinese Culture of Wuhan University, concurrently serves as a professor at the School of Chinese Classics Wuhan University. His main research areas include the history of Chinese philosophy, the history of ancient Chinese literature, the thought of newly unearthed bamboo and silk manuscripts, pre-Qin philosophers, Lu-Wang School of Mind, and the modern transformation of traditional Chinese culture.