Chinese Philosophy Books

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Tao Te Ching Tao Te Ching (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.29 — 179,238 ratings — published -350
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The Analects The Analects (Paperback)
by (shelved 39 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 3.80 — 23,686 ratings — published -475
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The Book of Chuang Tzu The Book of Chuang Tzu (Paperback)
by (shelved 24 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 4.35 — 3,212 ratings — published -350
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Mencius Mencius (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 3.85 — 1,904 ratings — published -300
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The I Ching or Book of Changes The I Ching or Book of Changes (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 4.19 — 20,586 ratings — published -850
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The Art of War The Art of War (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 3.95 — 557,847 ratings — published -500
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A Short History of Chinese Philosophy A Short History of Chinese Philosophy (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 4.33 — 673 ratings — published 1948
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Xunzi: The Complete Text Xunzi: The Complete Text (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 4.02 — 84 ratings — published 2003
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Disputers of the Tao: Philosophical Argument in Ancient China Disputers of the Tao: Philosophical Argument in Ancient China (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 4.14 — 101 ratings — published 1989
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Introduction to Classical Chinese Philosophy Introduction to Classical Chinese Philosophy (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.09 — 298 ratings — published 2011
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The Path: What Chinese Philosophers Can Teach Us About the Good Life The Path: What Chinese Philosophers Can Teach Us About the Good Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 3.74 — 4,511 ratings — published 2016
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Readings in Classical Chinese Philosophy Readings in Classical Chinese Philosophy (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 4.01 — 577 ratings — published 2001
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Zhuangzi: The Essential Writings: With Selections from Traditional Commentaries (Hackett Classics) Zhuangzi: The Essential Writings: With Selections from Traditional Commentaries (Hackett Classics)
by (shelved 9 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 4.25 — 516 ratings — published -350
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Lieh-tzu: A Taoist Guide to Practical Living (Shambhala Dragon Editions) Lieh-tzu: A Taoist Guide to Practical Living (Shambhala Dragon Editions)
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avg rating 4.15 — 807 ratings — published 370
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Chuang Tzu: Basic Writings Chuang Tzu: Basic Writings (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.27 — 2,848 ratings — published -350
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The Way of Chuang Tzu (Shambhala Library) The Way of Chuang Tzu (Shambhala Library)
by (shelved 6 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 4.20 — 4,772 ratings — published -350
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A Source Book in Chinese Philosophy A Source Book in Chinese Philosophy (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 4.14 — 366 ratings — published 1963
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The Most Venerable Book - Shang Shu The Most Venerable Book - Shang Shu (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.73 — 112 ratings — published 1950
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Han Fei Tzu: Basic Writings Han Fei Tzu: Basic Writings (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.03 — 303 ratings — published -250
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Xunzi: Basic Writings (Translations from the Asian Classics) Xunzi: Basic Writings (Translations from the Asian Classics)
by (shelved 5 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 3.74 — 168 ratings — published 1963
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Chuang Tsu: Inner Chapters Chuang Tsu: Inner Chapters (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 4.30 — 888 ratings — published -350
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The Huainanzi: A Guide to the Theory and Practice of Government in Early Han China (Translations from the Asian Classics) The Huainanzi: A Guide to the Theory and Practice of Government in Early Han China (Translations from the Asian Classics)
by (shelved 4 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 4.59 — 32 ratings — published 2009
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A Daoist Theory of Chinese Thought: A Philosophical Interpretation A Daoist Theory of Chinese Thought: A Philosophical Interpretation (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 4.30 — 40 ratings — published 1992
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The Tao of Pooh The Tao of Pooh (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 4.01 — 129,080 ratings — published 1982
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Thinking Through Confucius Thinking Through Confucius (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 4.13 — 23 ratings — published 1987
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The Tao of Nature The Tao of Nature (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 4.03 — 350 ratings — published -300
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Confucian Analects, The Great Learning & The Doctrine of the Mean Confucian Analects, The Great Learning & The Doctrine of the Mean (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 3.83 — 432 ratings — published 2013
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Encountering China: Michael Sandel and Chinese Philosophy Encountering China: Michael Sandel and Chinese Philosophy (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.45 — 31 ratings — published
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The Spirit of Chinese Philosophy (China: History, Philosophy, Economics) The Spirit of Chinese Philosophy (China: History, Philosophy, Economics)
by (shelved 3 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 4.20 — 10 ratings — published 1970
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Hua-Yen Buddhism: The Jewel Net of Indra (Iaswr Series) Hua-Yen Buddhism: The Jewel Net of Indra (Iaswr Series)
by (shelved 3 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 4.27 — 71 ratings — published 1977
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Taking Back Philosophy: A Multicultural Manifesto Taking Back Philosophy: A Multicultural Manifesto (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 3.96 — 145 ratings — published
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The Book of Master Mo The Book of Master Mo (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 3.68 — 79 ratings — published -400
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Daoism: An Introduction (Introductions to Religion) Daoism: An Introduction (Introductions to Religion)
by (shelved 3 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 3.86 — 14 ratings — published 2009
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Taoism: An Essential Guide Taoism: An Essential Guide (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 3.74 — 669 ratings — published 1996
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Learning to Be A Sage: Selections from the "Conversations of Master Chu," Arranged Topically Learning to Be A Sage: Selections from the "Conversations of Master Chu," Arranged Topically (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.96 — 49 ratings — published 1990
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Effortless Action: Wu-wei As Conceptual Metaphor and Spiritual Ideal in Early China Effortless Action: Wu-wei As Conceptual Metaphor and Spiritual Ideal in Early China (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 4.36 — 70 ratings — published 2003
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Trying Not to Try: The Art and Science of Spontaneity Trying Not to Try: The Art and Science of Spontaneity (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 3.74 — 1,551 ratings — published 2014
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Guanzi: Political, Economic, and Philosophical Essays from Early China (Volume 2) Guanzi: Political, Economic, and Philosophical Essays from Early China (Volume 2)
by (shelved 3 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 4.50 — 14 ratings — published 1985
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The Doctrine Of The Mean The Doctrine Of The Mean (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 3.67 — 325 ratings — published -450
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Ethics in the Confucian Tradition: The Thought of Mengzi and Wang Yangming Ethics in the Confucian Tradition: The Thought of Mengzi and Wang Yangming (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.25 — 12 ratings — published 1989
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The Book of Lord Shang - A Classic of the Chinese School of Law The Book of Lord Shang - A Classic of the Chinese School of Law (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 3.83 — 142 ratings — published -350
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Tao: The Watercourse Way Tao: The Watercourse Way (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 4.18 — 6,587 ratings — published 1975
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Neo-Confucianism in History (Harvard East Asian Monographs) Neo-Confucianism in History (Harvard East Asian Monographs)
by (shelved 2 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 3.90 — 29 ratings — published 2008
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The Essential Tao The Essential Tao
by (shelved 2 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 4.10 — 846 ratings — published 1991
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Mo Tzu: Basic Writings Mo Tzu: Basic Writings (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 3.46 — 139 ratings — published 1963
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Zhu Xi's Reading of the Analects: Canon, Commentary and the Classical Tradition Zhu Xi's Reading of the Analects: Canon, Commentary and the Classical Tradition (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 3.53 — 15 ratings — published 2003
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A Book to Burn and a Book to Keep (Hidden): Selected Writings (Translations from the Asian Classics) A Book to Burn and a Book to Keep (Hidden): Selected Writings (Translations from the Asian Classics)
by (shelved 2 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 3.73 — 15 ratings — published 2016
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Classical Chinese for Everyone: A Guide for Absolute Beginners Classical Chinese for Everyone: A Guide for Absolute Beginners (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.22 — 54 ratings — published
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Zuo Tradition / Zuozhuan: Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals Zuo Tradition / Zuozhuan: Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.47 — 17 ratings — published
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The Book of Rites The Book of Rites (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as chinese-philosophy)
avg rating 3.88 — 43 ratings — published 1967
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Shelley Parker-Chan
“Don't look down as you're flying, or you'll realize the impossibility of it and fall”
Shelley Parker-Chan, She Who Became the Sun

Anthony T. Hincks
“Fight with the outlook of peace.”
Anthony T. Hincks

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