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SUNY PRESS SUNY Press - The Whirlpool That Produced China - Philosophy Book

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Explore the origins of Chinese civilization with The Whirlpool That Produced China. Part of the SUNY series in Chinese Philosophy and Culture, this work by Tingyang Zhao provides a deep philosophical, cultural, and historical perspective on how China emerged. Instead of viewing Chinese expansion as simple conquest, Zhao presents a unique interpretation of China's historicity. This book explains how surrounding nations were drawn into a cycle of growth and amalgamation. Rather than being driven by expansionist behavior, the process was shaped by the surrounding contenders who sought material benefits and spiritual resources. By shaping their own ways of thinking, these peoples became part of a larger historical movement. This text is an essential resource for readers interested in understanding the complex forces that shaped the Central Plain and the development of Chinese identity through the lens of philosophy and history.

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Offers a philosophical interpretation of China's historicity and how the nation developed over time.

Part of the SUNY series in Chinese Philosophy and Culture for academic and historical study.

Explains the growth of China through the concept of a whirlpool of amalgamation rather than expansionism.

Analyzes how surrounding peoples sought material and spiritual resources to shape their own thinking.

Provides a historical answer to the fundamental question of where China came from.

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Release Date
01 August 2024
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31 January 2024

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