Springer Dao Companion to Xuanxue: Neo-Daoism Philosophy

This comprehensive volume from Springer surveys Xuanxue (Neo-Daoism), an important but neglected period of Chinese intellectual history spanning the Wei-Jin dynasty. The work provides a holistic examination of this philosophical and religious movement through the core concepts of non-being, being, and oneness. Across 25 chapters, the book traces the major philosophical figures and arguments of Xuanxue whilst also exploring thinkers and texts on its periphery to demonstrate how the movement emerged from the long and continuous evolution of pre-Qin Daoism rather than arising in isolation. This scholarly resource reveals the deep intellectual roots connecting ancient Chinese philosophy to Neo-Daoist thought, offering readers a complete understanding of how Xuanxue developed and its significance within the broader landscape of Eastern mystical philosophy.