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Cover -- Halftitle page -- Series page -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Chronology of Chinese Dynasties, Republics, and Key Events -- Map of China -- Introduction Ann A. Pang-White -- What is feminism? -- Decolonizing feminism -- What counts as philosophy -- Aspiration and purpose of the book -- Arrangement of the sections and helpful tools -- Recurring themes: past and present -- Further readings -- Suggested further readings for early Chinese thought -- Part I The Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) -- Introduction -- 1 Guan Hanqing (1240?-1320?) -- 2 Zheng Guangzu (1260?-?) -- 3 Guan Daosheng (1262-1319) -- 4 Guo Jujing (? - c . 1350?) -- 5 Xue Lanying and Xue Huiying (c . fourteenth century) -- 6 Chen Menglei (1650-1741) -- Part II The Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) -- Introduction -- 7 Empress Renxiaowen (1361-1407)1 -- 8 Madame Liu (c. sixteenth century)1 -- 9 Wang Daokun (1525-1593) -- 10 Zhao Nanxing (1550-1627) -- 11 Li Zhi (1527-1602) -- 12 Tang Xianzu (1550-1616) -- 13 Ma Shouzhen (1548-1604) -- 14 Liu Rushi (1618-1664) -- Part III The Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) -- Introduction -- 15 Pu Songling (1640-1715) -- 16 Chen Menglei (1650-1741) -- 17 Chen Hongmou (1696-1771) -- 18 Yuan Mei (1716-1798) -- 19 Xi Peilan (c . 1760-1829?) -- 20 Sun Yunfeng (1764-1814) -- 21 Li Ruzhen (c . 1763-1830) -- 22 Qiu Jin (1875-1907) -- 23 He Zhen (1884-c. 1920) -- 24 Madame Shen-Zhang (mid-nineteenth to early twentieth century) -- Part IV The Republics (1912-present) -- Introduction -- 25 Lu Xun (1881-1936) -- 26 Hu Shih (1891-1962) -- 27 Ding Ling (1904-1986) -- 28 Eileen Chang (1920-1995) -- 29 Lü Hsiu-lien (1944-) -- 30 Li Ang (1952-) -- 31 Li Xiaojiang (1951-) -- 32 Bhiks.un.ī Shih Chao-Hwei (1957-) -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.

This paper explores the relationship between language and reality and the ecological implications of dualism, categorical logic, and the Aristotelian three laws of logic, on humans' attitude toward the natural world. The paper engages in a comparative analysis of two traditions: one from the West (Neo-Platonism) and one from the East (Daoism). It argues that while both Neo-Platonism (as represented by Plotinus' Enneads) and Classic Daoism (as represented by the Daodejing and the Zhuangzi) are successful in debunking rigid dualistic logic, Plotinus's Oneness emanation theory in the end falls short of supporting an inclusive ecological ethics in a comprehensive manner. Still mired in dualism, Plotinian Neo-Platonism treats nature and the physical world as recalcitrant matter—an evil best to be avoided rather than embraced. By contrast, Classic Daoism's non-dual multi-universe perspective of the world has much to offer with regard to creating a new eco-philosophy and ethics that supports a healthy, sustainable, ecology.

Machine generated contents note: -- Acknowledgements -- Note on Editions, Commentaries, and Translation -- Chronology of Chinese Dynasties -- Essential Classic Chinese Terms with Corresponding English Translation -- Introduction: Uncovering the Confucian Four Books for Women: Why Nü sishu? Why Now? -- I. The Han Women: Ban Zhao and the Lessons for Women (c. 45-117) -- Introduction -- Wang Xiang's Biographic Introduction of Ban Zhao -- Original Preface to This Work by Ban Zhao -- Chapter 1 The Lowly and the Weak -- Chapter 2 Husband and Wife -- Chapter 3 Respect and Compliance -- Chapter 4 Women's Conduct -- Chapter 5 One-Mindedness -- Chapter 6 Conceding Obedience -- Chapter 7 Harmony with Younger Brothers-and-Sisters-in-Law -- II. The Tang Women: The Song Sisters and the Analects for Women (?-820/825) -- Introduction -- Wang Xiang's Biographic Introduction of the Song Sisters -- Original Preface to This Work by the Song Sisters -- Chapter 1 Establishing One's Person -- Chapter 2 Learning the Work -- Chapter 3 Learning the Rituals -- Chapter 4 Rising Early -- Chapter 5 Serving One's Parents -- Chapter 6 Serving Parents-in-Law -- Chapter 7 Serving One's Husband -- Chapter 8 Instructing Boys and Girls -- Chapter 9 Managing the Household -- Chapter 10 Hosting Guests -- Chapter 11 Harmony and Gentleness -- Chapter 12 Guarding One's Integrity -- III. The Ming Imperial Women: Empresses Renxiaowen and the Teachings for the Inner Court (1361-1407) -- Introduction -- Wang Xiang's Biographic Introduction of Empress Renxiaowen -- Original Preface to this Work by Empress Renxiaowen -- Chapter 1 Virtuous Nature -- Chapter 2 Self-Cultivation -- Chapter 3 Prudent Speech -- Chapter 4 Careful Conduct -- Chapter 5 Diligence -- Chapter 6 Frugality -- Chapter 7 Watchfulness -- Chapter 8 Accumulating Good Deeds -- Chapter 9 Becoming Good -- Chapter 10 Revering Sagely Teachings -- Chapter 11 Admiring Wise Role Models -- Chapter 12 Serving One's Parents -- Chapter 13 Serving One's Ruler -- Chapter 14 On Serving Parents-in-Law -- Chapter 15 Performing Religious Rites -- Chapter 16 Model Motherhood -- Chapter 17 Friendly Relationship with Family Clans -- Chapter 18 Benevolent Love for the Young -- Chapter 19 Treating Imperial Concubines -- Chapter 20 Treating Imperial Consorts' Maternal Relatives -- IV. The Ming Women: Madame Liu and the Short Records of Models for Women (c. 16th century) -- Introduction -- Wang Xiang's Biographic Introduction of His Mother, Madame Liu -- Chapter 1 Unifying Thesis -- Chapter 2 Queenly Virtues -- Chapter 3 Model Motherhood -- Chapter 4 Filial Conduct -- Chapter 5 Chastity and Ardency -- Chapter 6 Loyalty and Righteousness -- Chapter 7 Benevolent Love -- Chapter 8 Upholding Ritual Propriety -- Chapter 9 Wisdom -- Chapter 10 Diligence and Frugality -- Chapter 11 Talent and Virtue -- Appendix: Liu Xiang's Biographies of Women vis-à-vis Wang Xiang's Four Books for Women: Comparative Timelines and Categories of Women's Virtue -- Bibliography -- Index