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Three Ways of Thought in Ancient China

by Arthur Waley · 1939

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In the fourth century BC three conflicting points of view in Chinese philosophy received classic expression: the Taoist, the Confucianist, and the "Realist." This book underscores the interplay between these three philosophies, drawing on extracts from Chuang Tzu, Mencius, and Han Fei Tzu.

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ChinaChinaMore like thisLess of thisAsiaAsiaMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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medium · 240 pages

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