Approach to Philosophy in Ancient China

Exploring the approach to philosophy in ancient China, the podcast delves into the warring states period (475 to 221 BCE), noting how this tumultuous era influenced the creation of philosophical texts like the Mozi and the Han Feizi. These texts, though edited later, originated during this pivotal period, showcasing diverse reasoning strategies like metaphors and analogies. The speaker emphasizes the significance of understanding the assumptions and overarching themes in these ancient Chinese texts, highlighting the challenges posed by the texts' fragmented and non-thematic organization.