New Interpretations and Translations of Zhu Xi's Li in the English-speaking World
As the keyword of Neo-Coufucianism,Li is the most important term to understand Zhu Xi's thoughts,which influenced China more than 800 years.There are various translations since Neo-Confucianism has been interpreted to the world.Each translation,however,aroused different voices.In the new century,multiple translations and interpretations of Li are introduced to the Eng-lish-speaking world,such as pattern,coherence,and pattern-principle.These translations,in fact,reflect the evolution of the understanding of Neo-Confucianism,and the change of interpretation path and translation practice in the west world.
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