Further Reflections on Things at Hand - Chu Hsi - Bog

Chu Hsi (1130-1200), the renowned Chinese philosopher, lived during what is sometimes referred to as a ''renaissance'' in Chinese history-a time of commercial expansion and intellectual innovation. Available for the first time in English, Chu Hsi''s Sequel to Reflections on Things at Hand (Su chin-ssu-lu) is a collection of his sayings and writings, including personal letters, complete with commentaries and biographical notes. Wittenborn''s Introduction provides a historical context for Chu Hsi''s work and Neo-Confucianism. Contents: Introduction; The Background of Chu Hsi''s Philosophy; The Metaphysical Dimension of Chu Hsi''s Philosophy; The Psychological Dimension of Chu Hsi''s Philosophy; The Su chin-ssu-lu.