Faith, Myth, and Reason in Han China

By: Michael Loewe

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Paperback | 15 March 2005

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In his classic study of the cultural history of Han China, Michael Loewe uses both archaeological discoveries and written records to sketch the conceptual background of various artifacts of the Han period, and shows how ancient Chinese thought is as much informed by mythology as it is dependent on reason.

Originally published as Chinese Ideas of Life and Death: Faith, Myth and Reason in the Han Period (202 BC-AD 220), this edition includes a new Preface that discusses relevant discoveries made since the first publication and an updated list of other works on relevant topics.

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. . . this is a slight book but one that belies its unpretentious appearance. It is in fact the best introduction available to the cultural background of Han China. --Paul W. Kroll, Chinese Literature: Essays, Articles, Reviews

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Non-Fiction History Regional & National History Asian History Sociology & Anthropology Sociology Sociology & Customs & Traditions Philosophy Society & Culture Social Groups Ethnic Studies Fiction

Fantasy Fiction Myth & Legend Fiction

Four attitudes of mind	p. 6
The gods	p. 17
The life hereafter	p. 25
The order of nature	p. 38
The universe and the shape of the heavens	p. 48
The earth and its creatures	p. 63
The cycle of change	p. 73
Omens and miracles	p. 80
Divination and oracles	p. 91
Shamans and intermediaries	p. 104
Services to the dead	p. 114
The imperial cults	p. 127
Imperial sovereignty	p. 144
The purposes of government	p. 159
The regulation of man	p. 170
The scriptures	p. 180
Table : emperors of the Han dynasty	p. 219
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