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Explore the foundational concepts and historical evolution of Chinese thought with this comprehensive introduction to Chinese philosophy. Delve into the rich ancient Chinese wisdom that has profoundly influenced East Asian culture, covering key schools like Confucianism, Taoism, and early Buddhist interpretations. This overview provides essential insights into Chinese intellectual history and its enduring relevance today.

Explore the profound transformations within Late Qing China as new ideas and intellectual currents, known as Xinxue or 'New Learning,' reshaped the nation's understanding of knowledge. This text delves into the process of mapping meanings in a period of unprecedented educational reform and cultural synthesis, examining how Chinese scholars grappled with and integrated diverse fields of knowledge, fundamentally influencing modern Chinese thought and setting the stage for subsequent historical developments.