The Propensity of Things: Towards a History of Efficacy in China

by JanetLloyd (Translator), François Jullien (Author)

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1999
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In this book, his first to appear in English, French sinologistFrancois Jullien uses the Chinese concept of shi--meaningdisposition or circumstance, power or potential--as a touchstone toexplore Chinese culture and to uncover the intricate structureunderlying Chinese modes of thinking.

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In this book, his first to appear in English, French sinologistFrancois Jullien uses the Chinese concept of shi--meaningdisposition or circumstance, power or potential--as a touchstone toexplore Chinese culture and to uncover the intricate structureunderlying Chinese modes of thinking.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Publisher: Zone Books
Published: 08 Oct 1999
ISBN 10: 0942299957
ISBN 13: 9780942299953

The Propensity of Things: Towards a History of Efficacy in China

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