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It is said that there are "heroes of turbulent times." However, in times of chaos where the existing social order has collapsed and the future is uncertain, numerous thinkers are bound to emerge. The Hundred Schools of Thought refer to the numerous schools of thought that appeared during the revolutionary era of ancient China, spanning from the 8th to the 3rd centuries BC, known as the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. *Walking Slowly to Meet the Hundred Schools of Thought*
If you wish to take a leisurely stroll and encounter the Hundred Schools of Thought, who practically perfected the entire philosophical system of the East, read this book. You can personally experience the profound wisdom of these thinkers, a quality that cannot be felt in today's fast-paced world where there is no time for deep reflection. Perhaps because the flow of information was more limited back then than it is now, there was actually more time for deep introspection. Therefore, it seems
In the digitally-dominated modern society of the 21st century, what does it mean to learn the philosophies of the "Hundred Schools of Thought," one of the most turbulent periods in Chinese history? From the 8th to the 3rd century BC, China was in an era of chaos known as the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. This period is divided into the Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period, referring to the approximately 350 years following the relocation of the Zhou Dynasty's
I held a vague prejudice that the thoughts of people from a very long time ago would be difficult and uninteresting. However, believing there must be a reason why these philosophies have been passed down for over 2,000 years and are still widely read, I began reading this book. This book concisely yet effectively summarizes the attitudes toward life, approaches to living, and unique views on humanity held by the Hundred Schools of Thought—including Zhuangzi, Liezi, Han Feizi, Confucius,
Chae Han-su: Meeting the Hundred Schools of Thought While Walking Slowly
The Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, marked by war and persecution. And the Hundred Schools of Thought, the most brilliantly blooming flowers of thought in history. Their philosophies, born from deep reflection and fierce debates aimed at overcoming great chaos, were a treasure trove of truth penetrating the past, present, and future. From Mencius’s profound consciousness of the times and Zhuangzi’s innocent life to Lü Buwei’s stratagem that pierced through turbulent times and Mozi’s exploration of human existence, Han Feizi’s formidable intellect expressed in his art of governance and imperial studies, and Liezi’s pure worldview pursuing non-action—readers encounter the Hundred Schools of Thought’s keen insights into humanity and society, as well as their wise leadership, through fascinating stories! Readers will be able to transcend distant time and space in an instant and experience the wonder of hearing the vivid voices of these sages right beside them.
Korean title: 천천히 걸으며 제자백가를 만나다
Korean author: 채한수
Korean publisher: 김영사
ISBN-13: 9788934965633
Reviews
It is said that there are "heroes of turbulent times." However, in times of chaos where the existing social order has collapsed and the future is uncertain, numerous thinkers are bound to emerge. The Hundred Schools of Thought refer to the numerous schools of thought that appeared during the revolutionary era of ancient China, spanning from the 8th to the 3rd centuries BC, known as the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. *Walking Slowly to Meet the Hundred Schools of Thought*
If you wish to take a leisurely stroll and encounter the Hundred Schools of Thought, who practically perfected the entire philosophical system of the East, read this book. You can personally experience the profound wisdom of these thinkers, a quality that cannot be felt in today's fast-paced world where there is no time for deep reflection. Perhaps because the flow of information was more limited back then than it is now, there was actually more time for deep introspection. Therefore, it seems
In the digitally-dominated modern society of the 21st century, what does it mean to learn the philosophies of the "Hundred Schools of Thought," one of the most turbulent periods in Chinese history? From the 8th to the 3rd century BC, China was in an era of chaos known as the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. This period is divided into the Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period, referring to the approximately 350 years following the relocation of the Zhou Dynasty's
I held a vague prejudice that the thoughts of people from a very long time ago would be difficult and uninteresting. However, believing there must be a reason why these philosophies have been passed down for over 2,000 years and are still widely read, I began reading this book. This book concisely yet effectively summarizes the attitudes toward life, approaches to living, and unique views on humanity held by the Hundred Schools of Thought—including Zhuangzi, Liezi, Han Feizi, Confucius,
