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Scholastic Metaphysics in Late Ming China

By Hosle, Paul K.

Scholastic Metaphysics in Late Ming China

By Hosle, Paul K.

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This book provides the first complete English translation of Giulio Aleni's Wanwu Zhenyuan ¿¿¿¿ ('The True Source of the Myriad Things'). Aleni is one of the most important Jesuit missionaries to China, as is evidenced by the fact that he was reverentially called already during his lifetime 'Confucius from the West'. Aleni's work, first published in 1628, offers precious insight into the ways in which he tried to communicate Western philosophical notions to Confucian literati, arguing that only God can be the ultimate source of the world. In our introduction, we situate this work within Aleni's life and analyze the argument of the text. We discuss the Scholastic framework that Aleni uses in his attempt to prove God's existence, as well as his arguments against competing positions from native Chinese philosophical traditions, particularly Neo-Confucianism. We also emphasize the importance that Aleni gives to reason as the best possible means of intercultural communication. Moreover, we have provided numerous annotations to the translation that identify references, provide historical and philosophical contextualization, and otherwise aid in the appreciation and elucidation of the work. This book provides an essential step to render this significant text more accessible to a wider readership interested in Jesuit missionary history and indeed more broadly in cross-cultural dialogue, and it will also serve as a vital tool for future scholarly research on Aleni's oeuvre.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
104
Release Date:
2025-11-26
Publication Date:
2025-11-26
Publisher:
Springer
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
9819777151
ISBN13:
9789819777150
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[email protected]
Weight:
147 g
Height:
148 cm
Width:
210 cm
Thickness:
7 cm
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