The Origins of Chinese Thought ― From Shamanism to Ritual Regulations and Humaneness

In a collection of essays, Confucian philosopher Li Zehou continues his critical and interpretive analysis of Chinese culture and tradition, weaving throughout the ethical theory and morel psychology that he finds in early Confucianism. The 2015 Chinese edition has been reprinted several times. The 17 essays include discussions of the unity of shaman and ruler, Daoism and the fundamental concepts of Chinese culture, the way of Heaven and God, whether innate nature or emotion is fundamental, and replacing Confucius and Mencius with the Duke of Zhou and Confucius. Annotation ©2018 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)

Li Zehou (b. 1930) is a philosopher first famed for his “practical aesthetics” in the 1950s. A leader of China’s 1980s intellectual ferment, Li’s aesthetics, ethics, and intellectual history continue to inspire broad discussion, both public and academic, today.
Robert A. Carleo III – Ph.D. candidate, Philosophy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. M.Phil. Fudan University, Shanghai. Carleo has translated the work of several contemporary Chinese philosophers, including Li Zehou, Yang Guorong, Chen Lai, and Guo Qiyong.