Introducing the Notion Qi, the Philosopher Zhang Zai, and the Text Zhengmeng (Rectifying the Ignorant) -- Zhang Zai's Critique of the Buddhist -- Zhang Zai's Vertical Development of Qi and His Critique of the Buddhist -- Zhang Zai's Critique of the Ordinary Person -- Zhang Zai's…
Qu ("vital energy") is one of the most important concepts in Chinese philosophy and culture, and neo-Confucian Zhang Zai (1020-1077) played a pivotal role in developing the notion. Jung-Yeup Kim's investigation of his philosophy of qi is not confined to his particularity, but sh…
Qi ("vital energy") is one of the most important concepts in Chinese philosophy and culture, and neo-Confucian Zhang Zai plays a pivotal role in developing the notion. This book provides a thorough and proper understanding of his thoughts