This book is the first English-language history of modern Chinese philosophy, covering the decades from the late 19th century through the first half of the 20th century. During this period, Chinese philosophers offered valuable insights on a variety of issues, and made significant efforts to bridge the gaps between Chinese and Western philosophy. Their critical reflections on classical Chinese philosophy, their comparative studies of Chinese and Western philosophical traditions, and their constructions of their own philosophies, are all worthy of deeper study.

Modern Chinese philosophy is a treasure-trove that has not been much explored in the West. Indeed, the author of this book asserts that modern Chinese philosophy has directly affected current Chinese thought and character in ways that ancient Chinese philosophy has not.

This book appeals to graduate students and researchers in Chinese philosophy and contemporary Chinese culture, as well general readers who are interested in Chinese civilization. A History of Modern Chinese Philosophy is an indispensable resource for anyone who seeks to understand contemporary China.

The first comprehensive survey of modern Chinese philosophy in English Spans the evolution of Chinese philosophy from the late 19th to the early 20th century Places China's encounters with the West in philosophical perspective

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Xinyan Jiang is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Redlands. She received her B.A. and M.A. in philosophy from Peking University (Beijing University), and her Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati. She was a faculty member of the Department of Philosophy at Peking University before leaving China. She has published scholarly articles and books in both Chinese and Western philosophy.

Inhalt
Introduction.- Kang Youwei.- Yan Fu.- Liang Qichao.- Wang Guowei.- Hu Shi.- Zhang Dongsun.- Liang Shuming.- Feng Youlan.- Xiong Shili.- Jin Yuelin.