The Propensity of Things: Toward a History of Efficacy in China (Revised)

The Propensity of Things: Toward a History of Efficacy in China (Revised)

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Author/Contributor(s): Jullien, Francois
Publisher: Zone Books
Date: 08/10/1999
Binding: Paperback
Condition: NEW
In this book, his first to appear in English, French sinologist François Jullien uses the Chinese concept of shi--meaning disposition or circumstance, power or potential--as a touchstone to explore Chinese culture and to uncover the intricate structure underlying Chinese modes of thinking.