History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China
HPC 06. Franklin Perkins on Excavated Texts
May 19, 2024
Franklin Perkins, an expert on Warring States period philosophy, discusses how newly discovered texts are reshaping our understanding of ancient Chinese philosophy. The podcast explores the challenges of deciphering ancient texts, the manipulation of texts for practical purposes, and the philosophical perspectives of figures like Monze and Meng Zhe. It also delves into the differences in interpreting Chinese and European philosophical texts, highlighting the complexities of comparative philosophy.
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- Excavated texts reveal internal debates within philosophical schools during the Warring States period.
- Deciphering excavated texts is challenging due to decayed string bindings, requiring reconstruction similar to a puzzle.
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Excavated Philosophical Texts Discoveries
Excavated philosophical texts dating back to around 300 BC were unearthed, forming three main collections - the Guodian find, the Shanghai Museum collection, and the Ma Wang Dui collection. These collections include a variety of philosophical, Confucian, and Taoist texts, shedding light on the diverse philosophical landscape during that period.
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