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""Chinese Political Thought a Study Based Upon the Theories of the Principal Thinkers of the Chou Period"" provides a comprehensive exploration of the foundational ideologies that shaped ancient Chinese governance and society. Focusing on the formative Chou (Zhou) period, often regarded as the classical age of Chinese philosophy, this work illuminates the origins of political concepts that have influenced Eastern civilization for millennia. The text delves into the various schools of thought, including Confucianism, Taoism, and Mohism, detailing how influential figures like Confucius, Mencius, and Lao-tzu addressed the challenges of statecraft, ethics, and social order. By analyzing these primary thinkers, Elbert Duncan Thomas offers profound insight into the evolution of the Chinese state and the philosophical underpinnings of its political structures. This study remains a significant resource for understanding the intellectual history of China, providing a scholarly bridge to the complex moral and political debates of the ancient world. It is an essential read for students of political science, Asian studies, and historical philosophy seeking to understand the roots of Eastern political theory. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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