6min chapter

The China History Podcast cover image

The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 5)

The China History Podcast

CHAPTER

Introduction

This chapter explores how Jesuits played a crucial role in translating ancient Chinese texts, including the works of Confucius, into Latin during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. It discusses the impact of these translations in introducing Chinese philosophy to European intellectuals and how it influenced cultural exchange during the Age of Enlightenment.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode