History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China HPC 05. Going Paperless: Ancient Chinese Texts
May 5, 2024
Exploring ancient Chinese texts written on bamboo and silk, the transition to paper, challenges in compiling works, the evolution of texts in the Han Dynasty, the influence of oral traditions, analyzing errors to determine transmission methods, and the complex process of editing and compiling philosophical texts in ancient China.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Ancient Chinese Manuscripts: Writing and Compilation Challenges
02:55 • 2min
Evolution of Chinese Texts in the Han Dynasty
04:42 • 6min
Analyzing Transmission of Ancient Texts: Orality vs. Writing
11:05 • 1min
Exploring the Complexity of Ancient Chinese Texts
12:16 • 5min