Chinese Philosophy of History

Dawid Rogacz is Assistant Professor at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Poland.

• Acknowledgments Introduction 1. What is Philosophy of History? 2. Following the Past: Philosophy of History in Ancient Confucianism 3. Quest for the Trend of History: Philosophy of History in Other Schools of Thought in the Warring States Period 4. Nature, People, and History: The Philosophy of History in the Han Dynasty 5. The Basis of History: Philosophy of History from the Eighth to the Twelfth Century6. Individual and History: The Philosophy of History from the Thirteenth to the Eighteenth Century 7. Encompassing History: The Distinctiveness of the Chinese Philosophy of History Conclusion: The Past is Never Dead NotesBibliographyIndex

Whether it is read by the interested generalist or the dedicated specialist, Dawid Rogacz’ Chinese Philosophy of History yields a profusion of insights and confers a trove of benefits. However, in my view, chief among its rewards is that, through its concentration with laser-like focus exclusively on the philosophy of history, the book is a veritable showcase in which so many oftentimes neglected past philosophical voices have finally been permitted to come to the fore and thereby have their previously unknown contributions duly recognized.