The Ways of Confucianism; Investigations in Chinese Philosophy
Chicago and La Salle, Illinois: Open Court, (1996). First Edition. Hardcover. First printing, octavo size, 353 pp. Near fine / very good +. Item #CNJL2544
To some a religion, to others a philosophy and ethical system, Confucianism "laid the foundation for much of Chinese culture" (n.b, from the web site of National Geographic Education).
In this publication, the work of Professor David Nivison is here presented, some previously unpublished, some substantially revised.
___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full black cloth over boards with silver lettering on the spine; binding octavo size (9 1/4" by 6 1/4"), pagination: [i-vii] viii-xiv [1] 2-339. In the publisher's dust jacket (not priced) wiht four review blurbs on the two flaps.
___CONDITION: Volume is near fine, the boards clean, straight corners with minimal rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; some light rubbing to the tail of the spine, else fine. The jacket better than very good, clean, with light edgewear and a short closed tear (approx. 1/2 inch) at the top where the front panel meets the front flap.
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