Philosophical Framework of the Economic Practice in Ancient China
Philosophical Framework of the Economic Practice in Ancient China
Author(s): Shouyi ZhangSubject(s): Philosophy, Economy, National Economy, Agriculture, Non-European Philosophy, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, East Asian Philosophy, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Институт по философия и социология при БАН
Keywords: Chinese philosophy; economic thought; smallholder economy; Legalism
Summary/Abstract: Subsistence smallholder economy known as the inherent production mode in ancient China hides a lot of mysteries. What is the philosophical framework behind it? How did it come about and last for two millenniums? Why did it lead China to a great prosperity in agricultural era but did not evolute furthermore? This paper offers as a tentative explanation a line of logic, where pan-humanist philosophy evolves a humanity basis and morality standard in economic practice along with Legalist approach.
Journal: Философски алтернативи
- Issue Year: XXXII/2023
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 19-35
- Page Count: 17
- Language: English
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