Reading Ji Kang's Essays: Xuanxue in Early Medieval China

by David Chai

Book Overview

This is the first English-language book on the philosophy of Ji Kang. Moreover, it offers the first systematic treatment of his philosophy, thus filling a significant gap in English-language scholarship on early medieval Chinese literature and philosophy.

David Chai brings to light Ji Kang's Neo-Daoist heritage and explores the themes in his writings that were derived from classical Daoism, most notably the need for humanity to return to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032073012
• ISBN13: 9781032073019
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"