{"product_id":"9789819580293","title":"Nature and Human Beings Genealogies of Two Modern Chinese Concepts","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNature and Human Beings\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGenealogies of Two Modern Chinese Concepts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eZhongjiang Wang | Kevin J. Turner\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilosophy \/ Eastern\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a comprehension discussion of the genealogies of two modern Chinese concepts, “nature” (\u003cem\u003eziran \u003c\/em\u003e自然) and “human beings” (\u003cem\u003eren \u003c\/em\u003e人), across a wide selection of modern Chinese intellectuals beginning from the Republican period to the modern day. From the introduction of Western science in the late Qing, through creative translations and philosophical interpretations, to the politically-focused investigations of the meaning of being human  and attempts to conserve Chinese culture, this book explores the various ways Chinese intellectuals dealt with Western learning to transform their own tradition to meet the challenges of their day. For scholars interested in modern Chinese philosophy, this book offers penetrating insights into the core ideas of some of the most important modern thinkers; for those interested in ancient Chinese philosophy, this book offers valuable insights regarding how the ancient tradition was appropriated for modern purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; color: #242424;\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eWang Zhongjiang is Distinguished Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Shandong University, Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Peking University, Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Zhengzhou University, and Dean of the Institute for Advanced Humanities Studies at Peking University. His research focuses on Confucian and Daoist philosophy, excavated texts, and modern Chinese philosophy. He has published over 150 articles and over 15 books. Many of his articles and books have been translated into English and Japanese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial;\"\u003eKevin J. Turner is Assistant Professor in the Department of Religion and Philosophy at Hong Kong Baptist University. He received his Ph.D. in Chinese Philosophy from Peking University. His research interests include Chinese philosophy, comparative philosophy and the intersection of self, body, and technology. He has published articles in \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy East and West\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAsian Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDao\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eAsian Studies. \u003c\/em\u003eHe is the translator of\u003cem\u003e Excavated Texts and a New Portrait of the Early Confucians \u003c\/em\u003eby Wang Zhongjiang and \u003cem\u003eFamily and Filiality: An Intercultural Perspective \u003c\/em\u003eby Zhang Xianglong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 May 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Singapore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9789819580293\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Singapore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46190038876300,"sku":"9789819580293","price":125.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9789819580293.jpg?v=1780604280","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9789819580293","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}